ALLERGIES
Allergy is a response of the defense system to certain
substances termed allergens, which usually are harmless. Allergy erupts when
your body reacts to something it is abnormally sensitive to. When you come in
contact with any allergen your body will defend itself by releasing substances
known as antibodies. The ensuing reaction between antibodies and allergens
trigger the release of 'Histamine' and other chemicals, which cause the
symptoms of allergy.
Causes:
Environment: Grass pollen, animal hair, feathers, dust
mites, chemicals and industrial pollutants and certain plants.
Diet:
Almost any food can bring on an allergic respons. The
commonest being milk, cheese, eggs, nuts, fish and shell-fish, wheat and flour,
chocolates and artificial colourants.
Other factors: You can be allergic to soaps, perfumes,
detergents, insect bites, antibiotics, cosmetics and jewellery.
Symptoms:
Sneezing, running nose, cough, breathlessness are symptoms
of asthma due to drugs or respiratory allergens. Itching, redness, hives,
blisters, urticarias, swelling of face and body indicate a skin allergy or food
allergy. Stomachache, nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting is seen in food allergies.
Pain and swelling of joints, stiffness is seen with drug
allergies.
Rarely a patient may go into ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK within
minutes of coming in contact with an allergen. This is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
Do's and Dont's:
1)
There are three steps to be taken when dealing
with an allergy. Firstly, identify the cause or allergen Secondly, avoid it.
2)
Thirdly, if avoidance is impossible, treat the
symptoms. Keep a diary and try to trace a pattern or relation between your
allergic reaction and the allergen. Eg. Sneezing while doing housework could
mean you are allergic to house dust.
3)
Do breastfeed your baby for the first 6 months
to strengthen the immune system and avoid contact with allergens such as in
cow's milk.
4)
Take steps to deal with stress, anxiety and
tension as these can influence the frequency and severity of symptoms
5)
Good nutrition, balanced diet, adequate rest and
relaxation will be beneficial.
Avoid Allergens by:-
1)
Choosing fresh unprocessed food.
2)
Checking food labels for additives
3)
Taking extra care like wearing gloves while
using detergents and cleaners Clean your house, or vacuum frequently to get rid
of dust mites, animal hair, etc.
4)
Remember that most allergens are in themselves
harmless. It is your body's abnormal response and not the allergen that does
the damage. So coming in contact with the offending substance will not hurt, as
long as you can control your reaction to it.
5)
Inform the health care personnel about drugs to
which you are allergic to
6)
In case of severe breathlessness, giddiness,
skin rash feeble pulse - RUSH TO YOUR NEAREST PHYSICIAN.
7)
DO NOT SELF MEDICATE.
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