What to Do When You Have Allergy

By Dean Reed Carlson

Allergy is a medical condition where the immune system reacts to usually safe matter that pervades the surroundings, otherwise known as allergens. The presence of these allergens sets off uncomfortable allergic reactions. These reactions include severe wheezing, itchy eyes and ears, sneezing, runny nose, nettle-like rashes, coughing, sinus problems and shortness of breath.

Several factors may prompt an allergy. Allergic reactions may erupt by eating certain types of food, touching grass, insect bites, and inhaling chemicals, dust and medicine. An allergy can come in the form of Asthma, Bronchitis, Urticaria, Dermatitis and Eczema.

Asthma may be set off by particular things such as hairs of household pets that may be encountered especially when playing with them. Another source also is the scent of some clothes which may bring about an asthma attack. Other causes of asthma are eating or drinking something cold, consuming sweets or inhaling dust.

If you are asthmatic, your ordeal can be alleviated by using inhalers with Rotacap, like Asthalin. The use of the inhaler will vary in accordance with the gravity of your predicament, as per doctor's advice. As a precautionary measure, shun away from substances that may trigger an attack. Take note that clothing, shoes, plants and chemicals may cause Dermatitis and Eczema.

To control Eczema and Dermatitis, the efficacy of antibiotics and creams may be of value to the asthma patient. Itchiness, that later on becomes wheals or hives, could mean that you already have Urticaria! Hives could appear because of common household products like soaps, laundry detergents, cosmetics, hair products, synthetic fabrics and fabric finishers. Even plants and chemical steams may also cause hives.

Again, a doctor's advice is important in treating these with antibiotics and creams. Self-medication may lead to other unwanted situations, thus, is discouraged, no matter what the cause of the allergy may be. Seeking a doctor's opinion is a must before employing any remedy. - 32378

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