Allergy
Anthistamine and Allergy: Act and Characteristics
Antihistamines are useful for treating and preventing any of the disorders described in the posting before, since they act to histamine in the following ways:
- Prevent its production.
- Accelerate its destruction.
- Prevent it from attaching to the receptors.
On the other hand, it is necessary to take into account that these drugs have been classified as classical or non-sedating first generation or second generation, and then describes their main characteristics. Read the rest of this entry »
Anthistamine and Allergy: Diagnosis and Administration
Diagnosis
To diagnose allergies the patient may be subjected to one or more of the following clinical studies:
Measurement of immunoglobulin E. Blood test that reveals the total amount of the antibody in the body when in contact with an allergen.
Skin tests. Consist of applying in the forearm or back different substances that can cause allergy, such as dust, mold, pollen, animal hair, cosmetics, metals, food and medicine. Those affected by this disease have redness, hives and itching 15 minutes later.
Patch testing. When practicing different substances are placed on the skin of the back, which are covered with patches for 48 or 72 hours later, we review in which regions of the epidermis was allergic response. Read the rest of this entry »
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Antihistamine and Allergy: Risk Factors
The environment we are exposed contains both harmless and harmful elements, which can enter the body through the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, skin and mucous membranes, and when this happens, the immune system (the one who defends us from external aggression) is activated and identifies whether the substances that enter the body are harmful or not.
However, there are times when acts unreasonably and recognized as dangerous (when in reality they tend to affect most people), leading to the production of histamine, compound responsible for producing allergic reactions can be manifested by congestion and runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, sore skin, rashes, itching, dizziness, headache and diarrhea.
To control these annoying symptoms usually uses antihistamines, drugs that block the action of histamine and relieve discomfort. Before delving into the characteristics of these drugs should learn more about allergies and the mechanisms that trigger. Read the rest of this entry »
Allergy to Nuts (Part 2)
2. How to deal with an allergy to nuts?
There is no specific medicine to treat allergies to nuts. The improved treatment, without a doubt it’s as simple as avoiding eating all foods or products containing nuts.
We must bear in mind that some people are so sensitive that not only should avoid eating them but also unable to take foods that are made with the same instruments that are used in the processing or manufacturing products that contain them. In these circumstances plays a key role food labeling.
They also may have an allergic reaction just by smell or touch them with skin. If we have a child with nut allergy is the vital importance of information on such an allergy to any person you let the child (school, family, friends), even in bars and restaurants when we eat away from home.
3. How to read a label for a diet without nuts?
If you have a child allergic to nuts, the key is to avoid giving foods or products containing such products, it is essential to read all labels very well. Make sure that the food label does not include these ingredients and avoid them: Almonds, Brazil nuts, Cashew, Hazelnuts, Sunflower seeds, Chestnuts, Nuts, Peanuts, Pistachios, and etc.
Allergy to Nuts (Part 1)
Today allergy to nuts can be considered an important condition because it usually manifests at a young age and large numbers of cases lasts a lifetime.
Almonds, chestnuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, etc can cause symptoms in people even without consuming them simply by skin contact or inhalation.
1. Did you know?
They are named (nuts) due to suffering from drying during processing. Different plant species are included, but are characterized by being rich in protein and fat and have less than 50% water. It is advisable to wait until 3 or 4 years to make the nuts in the diet of children.
Since these are a very allergenic foods and we should be cautious when the demos for the first time to our children. Allergy to nuts is an abnormal response of body to the protein found in nuts. After the fish and seafood, nuts are the foods most often cause food allergies in the population.
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Allergy to Cold in Winter
Allergy to cold there and people who suffer not only have to avoid the cold, but in cold water, touching cold spots, drinking cold drinks and eat ice cream.
Doctors call the cold allergy, cold urticaria and its most common symptoms are:
* Itching, skin redness and hives.
* Swelling of the hands when holding cold objects.
* Swelling of the lips to eat cold food.
* In rare cases, severe swelling of the tongue and throat that can block breathing (swelling of the throat).
Most often, these symptoms do not occur when the person is exposed to cold but somewhat later when the body is taking heat.
There can also be very severe allergic reactions, especially when diving in cold water, which may cause syncope and death by drowning. The severity of symptoms varies in each case and the most common is itching.
In addition, various types of allergy to cold, but no cure, although in some cases the allergy goes away by itself. People suffering from cold allergy should avoid it and continue medical treatment
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Egg Allergy Treatment In Children 1 Year
The egg is considered the most food allergies in children 1 to 2 years, does not become a major issue since they’re out to tolerate the food around 2 or 3 years. In case of egg allergy, you should know that this allergy can be caused both by the clear as the yolk, although predominantly the former, and is manifested in the following way: in anaphylactic allergic reactions that are particularly serious and must be treated immediately to prevent more involved situations.
Skin symptoms: Here is where the crises of urticaria accompanied by swelling that usually affect the face (eyelids, lips and cheeks), also may appear what is called atopic dermatitis. With regard to egg allergy, is the ovalbumin protein involved when we speak of allergies, especially when mixed with milk and egg.
Involving both respiratory symptoms, which manifests an asthma and rhinitis, or laryngeal edema. Finally, other common symptoms are gastrointestinal (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, among others) and neurological symptoms (migraine, and sleep disorder).
ALLERGY TREATMENT FOR EGG
According to specialists in allergy cases, the conduct to be followed when it is discovered this allergy is: first you have to get a diagnosis through a thorough history and testing including skin tests, laboratory and provocation tests or diets exclusion, to have an allergy on that security. Treatment consists of avoiding the food responsible for causing the allergy and then, as the case of each person in particular was bad the damage this has caused to the affected.
General Information of Allergy
What is Allergy?
An allergy is an exaggerated response of our organism, when in contact with certain substances from outside. Substances capable of causing an allergic reaction are called allergens or simply allergens.
How do you get?
The immune response is of great importance but sometimes causes serious problems:
In organ transplants (kidney, heart, lung …) our immune system identifies the new organ as foreign and try to put in place to combat it, if not the rejection medications are given to reduce this response (called immunosuppressants).
Sometimes confuses the immune system components of our body with foreign elements and starts a reaction against them leading to the autoimmune diseases (many rheumatic conditions are the origin).
Sometimes it produces an immune response in the presence of harmless substances to the body, which are usually tolerated by it. This overreaction is called allergy and the substances are allergens that trigger. The potential allergens are very numerous and may contact us through various means:
The air we breathe: plant pollens, house dust, fungi, animal hair … Food: fish, eggs, nuts, … Drugs: penicillin, aspirin, … Insect stings, bites, … Skin contact: cosmetics, industrial products …
Allergic Reactions and Effects to Mosquito Bites
No summer without mosquitoes, but fortunately, unlike what happens with the stings of bees and wasps, generalized allergic reactions caused by mosquito bites are quite rare in Spain.
The male mosquito is a vegetarian and does not sting. In contrast, the female needs blood, so itchy. In doing so, leave saliva on your skin and think that is what causes the allergic reaction. Given the mosquito bite, your body has immediate and delayed reactions.
Within minutes of the bite usually appears as reddened skin, a few hours later gives way to a bump (papule) that is very itchy and disappears, usually within one or two days. If repeated bites can appear a very itchy rash that results in an acute prurigo or papular urticaria, which is very common in children.
In some cases, blistering may occur in the skin and may even anaphylactic shock. To protect ourselves from mosquito bites we should wear clothes that cover arms and legs, avoid places with lots of mosquitoes, put mesh nets on windows and using repellents and insecticides.
Some Plants that Can Reduce Allergy
Some plants and allergy advice
Licorice: Contains glicirrina, a potent and fluidizer inflammatory that helps in cases of rhinitis, and I take tea or tablets. Used topically for skin inflammations in cases of insect bites or atopic eczema. If you have kidney problems, liver or blood pressure can not take licorice, and treatment should not continue more than 6 weeks anyway.
Aloe Vera: Helps reduce inflammation and relieve a stuffy nose due to various allergies (used in spray for this purpose). It is also extremely effective for deep cleaning and stripping the body of harmful wastes and unfavorable fat are the main causes of allergies, including warming of the blood, toxemia, blood and guts dirty and malfunctioning.
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