What Causes Allergies?

in Allergy Symptoms

Allergies are a body’s defense response that is manifested in an exaggerated manner when in contact with certain substances from abroad. Allergies in infants and small children is a growing problem for both parents and children. Allergies, especially seasonal allergies, best prevented by avoiding exposure to allergens. But it is unlikely to avoid these allergens as certain types of allergens are always present outside the area. Allergies affect many people around the world.

Foods that commonly cause allergies include eggs, milk, meat, peanuts, shellfish, oranges, strawberries and wheat. To see if you are allergic to any of them, stop eating for at least four months. If they begin to decrease or stop symptoms such as skin rashes, nasal congestion, fatigue, joint pain, you are allergic to these substances. Return to eat those foods once a week, but each one separately, so you’ll find which one is the one that hurts. Once you’ve identified what the food allergen, delete it from your daily diet for four months before being re-tested. When incorporated again, do it in small quantities and so find a level of consumption with which they have reactions or symptoms.

It has been shown that allergy to peanuts is the most dangerous for people especially sensitive to this type of food. This fruit or seeds, whatever you want to call, you can create potential threats to the life of a human being with problems of this type of allergy. The immediate symptoms include swelling in the area of the mouth and airways and the dangerous rise in blood pressure.

According to studies by scientists, have resulted in increasing the risk of allergies and even asthma can damage the cardiovascular system, especially the heart. The antibodies produced during an allergic reaction are associated with increased risk of a heart attack.

Pollen allergy is seasonal. Trees, weeds and grasses release these tiny particles in the air to fertilize other plants. Pollen is difficult to avoid. Individuals who suffer from allergies should avoid outdoor activities during peak pollen times. Pollen has different forms and is composed of small grains, ranging anywhere from 3 to 200 micrometers. Their pollen is light enough to go the extra distance, unlike the heavier pollen from plants.

On the other hand, experts indicate that the use of certain antibiotics can cause allergies. Studies show that consistent use of antibiotics during the first year of life of a human being, increase the risk of asthma and other allergies in adulthood. Now that you know, be aware and not self-medicate your children. Consult a doctor first. Also, the abuse of these medications in adults disrupt the balance and smooth functioning of the gastrointestinal flora bringing the increase of yeast in the body. The excess yeast disrupts the gastrointestinal mucosa, which serves as a protective barrier and helps prevent the passage of undigested food particles into the bloodstream. Take the necessary precautions, since it is a very serious issue: when the barriers are broken, those food particles slip on the other side into thinking the body which are hazardous which leads to a rejection and produces a number of allergies to different types food, and increases all the allergies that we had beforehand.

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