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Understanding Peanut Allergy
Peanut is one of the most common allergy-causing foods. Peanut allergy usually appears in the early years of life. Although many kids outgrow allergies to other foods like eggs or milk, most of them do not outgrow allergies to peanuts as they grow older. Causes of peanut allergyPeanut allergy occurs when the immune system produces antibodies to proteins in peanut. These antibodies, known as immunoglobulin E (IgE), fight of these “invading” proteins; they are designed to identifies peanut protein…
Living with Egg Allergy
Having egg allergy shouldn’t be a big deal. Skipping breakfast would do, right? Wrong. Eggs are found not only in your omelet. They’re everywhere. Living with this kind of allergy means that you need to be very aware of what you’re consuming. It also means reading food labels carefully. It takes a lot of work to do this, but it’s worth it.Causes of egg alleryIf you’re living with egg allergy, your body produces immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies when you have contact with eggs. Believing the egg …
Living With Nut Allergies
Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies. According the U.S. FDA, about 6% of children aged 3 and younger. Research has shown that peanuts are the number one culprit of fatal food allergy reactions, next are tree nuts. Peanuts are not actually nuts but legumes (like peas and lentils). Peanut allergy is less likely to be outgrown than allergies to other foods. Thus, this allergy becomes more common among older kids and adults. It’s possible that American’s are more allergic to pean…
Insect Allergies
Insect allergies are allergic reactions by the body brought about by insects. Most insect allergies in humans are made by insect stings and bites. Through it, insects bring some of the chemicals or substances in the body that may cause an allergic reaction. Causes of insect stingsInsect allergies are mostly caused by stings and bites from insects. Some are the result of the defense mechanism natural to insect when faced with a threat. And as a means of defense, these insects have certain chemica…
How Is Latex Allergy Treated
Latex allergy is a medical term that comprises of a range of allergic reactions attributed to rubber latex. Latex is a light milky fluid that is extracted from the rubber tree. This raw fluid then goes through a manufacturing process that transforms it into a latex mixture. The increasing use of latex among people from all over the world has led to a rise in latex allergy incidence through the years. People at RiskLatex allergy may be a reaction of the body to certain proteins found in natural r…
Allergies and Cosmetics
Cosmetic allergies usually happen to some people using a cosmetic product containing a certain ingredient that they are allergic to. Since most cosmetic products contain artificial ingredients and chemicals, some of them might cause the skin to develop some kind of allergic reaction. And with people using more and more skin products, it is more likely that many would experience an allergic reaction to some of them one way or another. Types of Cosmetic AllergiesDifferent people have varied reacti…
Drug Allergies
Medications drugs help treat people from a wide variety of conditions. But there are times that these same drugs may also be a cause of an allergic reaction in some people. Since most drugs used to treat different ailments may contain a variety of ingredients, there are some instances when some of these ingredients may cause an allergic reaction to the body. A drug allergy usually happens when one has a harmful reaction to a specific type of medication being used. A certain ingredient in the dru…
Chronic Rhinitis and Post Nasal Drip
Chronic rhinitis occurs when the inner lining of the nose is inflamed. It can be cause by certain allergens that may be perceived by the body to be foreign. The immune system sometimes overreacts to certain particles in the air that causes the body to create an immune response. As the immune system of the body attacks these allergens, it causes symptoms such as a runny nose and sneezing. What are rhinitis and post nasal drip?Chronic rhinitis and post nasal drip usually occur together when one ex…
What Is a Sinus Infection?
A sinus infection is an inflammation of the air cavities found in the passages inside the nose. More commonly known as sinusitis, this infection is one of the more common conditions that may affect people their whole lives. It usually affects the paranasal sinuses which are air filled cavities located in the dense portion of the bones in the skull. Causes of sinus infectionsThere can be a lot of factors that may bring about a sinus infection. Most of them are environmental in nature. They can be…
Spring: Tips for Allergy Relief
Spring can be an exciting time but it can also be a problematic one for some people. Spring is a time when people start to shed off some of that winter clothing and get some bit of sun. But at the same time, spring can also be a time to take cover and avoid the many allergens that nature may have brought out along with the change in the season. And for people prone to skin allergies, spring might not be the best of times to enjoy. But in spite of the chances of getting skin allergies increasing …
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