Allergy is a very common disorder and is a major cause of illness and sufferings. Along with serious diseases like heart diseases, cancer, stroke, allergies are also affecting a growing portion of society. As
allergy symptoms are cumulative it is important to recognize them and prevent exposure to the allergens. Information about allergy and
allergy relief products can help one reduce the disability without causing permanent damage to lungs or death from a serious asthma attack.
Common allergies:
Some common Allergies include:
- Food allergies: allergies are caused by various food items also like wheat, egg .allergies and asthma symptoms are triggered by consumption of these.
- Airborne pollen allergies: allergy caused by trees, plants .flowers.
- There are also pet allergies, mold Allergies, dust mite allergies.
The symptoms are caused by the responses of the immune system to the different allergens. Our body produces antibodies like Ig E in response to fight the infection. The allergy antibody ignites the
allergy cells to release histamine which cause the symptoms. Histamine can be released in any part of the body. The different symptoms are respiratory disorders like coughing, wheezing, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
After having achieved information about allergies, major job is to get relief from it. For these we need to look into few tests, treatments and prevention.
Tests
First step for
allergy relief is to test whether the symptoms caused are due to allergens and also recognize the type. The tests conducted are skin tests which is the most common one. One who can not undergo a skin test can also do a blood test RAST.
Treatment:
Very few allergic treatments specifically are available. There are many allergies and just a prescription pill of anti-histamine is not what satisfies patients. Therefore many have preferred to go for a natural and more holistic treatment and this has led to developments of new effective treatment products like xanthones. Xanthones are special class of antioxidants that has a basic molecular structure of double bonded carbon which are found in wood and have proved to be a powerful
allergy treatment. Also the best finding has been of a fruit named mangosteen that has over forty xanthones. Now the doctors have begun to first check out the xanthone allergy treatment and then move to prescriptions if the disorder persists.
Prevention:
- Avoiding allergens is the best solution for allergy and asthma attacks.
- One should reduce exposure to house dust and dust mite allergens:
- Let someone else without dust allergies do the dusting and even if you must do then wear a dust mask. Use damped clothes for wiping window sills and panes where dust accumulates. Air purifier can also be used at home.
- Reduce exposure to pollens
- Educate children and family about pollen allergy and staying outdoors during peak pollen seasons. Bathe pets with proper cleansers and antiseptics and use electrostatic air filters aver regular filters.
- Avoid consumption of food items to which one is allergic and also read food labels carefully.
