It's allergy season again, and all you want to do is curl up into a ball of despair.
So many different kinds of allergies...
So many different reactions of the body...
Why do some people have allergies, why do some don’t? Or do we all have allergies; some just don’t know it yet?
Allergies are abnormal immune system reactions to things that are typically harmless to most people. You know how some people are allergic to seafood? Medicines? Animals? And eggs? Yes, exactly, those harmless things.
How do you know if it’s an allergy or you’re just running a cold? Common symptoms of an allergic reaction to inhaled or skin allergens consist of
If you've got allergies, what happens to you in the long run? You’ve probably heard that allergies go away as you get old, and some say they don’t. So how’s it going to be, really?
To answer that based on research, some people -- most often younger ones like children and babies -- may outgrow an allergy entirely. Even experts have said that a lot remains unknown about how allergies come up, and every person’s case is different from another.
Most commonly, there is really nothing to worry about allergies as long it doesn’t last up to 4 hours and make sure to take your medications if there are any.
If you witness a severe allergic reaction and the person becomes unconscious, call 911 or other emergency services immediately.
So many different kinds of allergies...
So many different reactions of the body...
Why do some people have allergies, why do some don’t? Or do we all have allergies; some just don’t know it yet?
Allergies are abnormal immune system reactions to things that are typically harmless to most people. You know how some people are allergic to seafood? Medicines? Animals? And eggs? Yes, exactly, those harmless things.
How do you know if it’s an allergy or you’re just running a cold? Common symptoms of an allergic reaction to inhaled or skin allergens consist of
- itchy, watery eyes,
- sneezing,
- runny nose,
- rashes,
- feeling tired or ill,
- and a rash with raised red patches called hives.
- hives and itching all over (not just in the exposed area),
- swelling of the parts exposed to allergen,
- wheezing or shortness of breath,
- hoarseness or tightness in the throat,
- and tingling in the hands, feet, lips, or scalp.
- heredity, as mentioned earlier,
- sex, race,
- and age,
If you've got allergies, what happens to you in the long run? You’ve probably heard that allergies go away as you get old, and some say they don’t. So how’s it going to be, really?
To answer that based on research, some people -- most often younger ones like children and babies -- may outgrow an allergy entirely. Even experts have said that a lot remains unknown about how allergies come up, and every person’s case is different from another.
Most commonly, there is really nothing to worry about allergies as long it doesn’t last up to 4 hours and make sure to take your medications if there are any.
If you witness a severe allergic reaction and the person becomes unconscious, call 911 or other emergency services immediately.