ALLERGY TRIGGERS

Allergy triggers are the things that bring about allergies or hypersensitivity in a person. A hypersensitivity is a reaction to a substance that is not normally hurtful to your body. These harmful substances are called allergens. They can be in the form of food, dust, pollen or pet hair.

Sensitivities are usual conditions that are inevitable. A few medicines can help you to avoid your allergic reactions.

Common type of allergens include:

  • Animal products,including pet hair, waste and dust
  • Drugs such penicillin and sulfa drugs
  • Foods like wheat, nuts, milk, shellfish, and eggs
  • Insect bites including that of honey bees, wasps, and mosquitoes
  • Mold, consisting of airborne spores
  • Other allergens such as those found in latex gloves and condoms, and metals such as nickel

Here are some of the symptoms:

  • Swelling
  • Hives
  • Feeling sick
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Runny nose
  • Dizziness
  • Loss of consciousness

In case you’re encountering these manifestations, seek medical help immediately.

DIAGNOSIS

Your doctor can diagnose sensitivities through several ways:

  • Your signs as well as the symptoms you are experiencing
  • The people you may come in contact with recently
  • Blood tests
  • Skin tests

In the first place, your doctor will get some information about your physical examination and will review your medical history.

 

TREATMENT

Hypersensitivity treatment makes use of antihistamines to control manifestations. The treatment can be mostly found in over-the-counter medicines. What your expert suggests relies on the seriousness of your symptoms.

Hypersensitivity medicine include:

  • Antihistamines like diphenhydramine
  • Corticosteroids
  • Cetirizine
  • Loratadine
  • Cromolyn sodium
  • Decongestants
  • Leukotriene modifiers

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