Allergy awareness

Many of us know all too well the misery of allergies and symptoms of sneezing, a runny nose, to endure a rash, stomach problems or have had.

Suffering from an allergy is often thought of as a small bet. But ask any allergy flare suffer and they tell you that you can seriously disrupt normal daily operations, sleep, mood, energy and concentration'm impressed.

Allergies on the rise.

These days it seems that almost everyone is allergic to something. Criminals pollution, food additives and even our squeaky-clean, modern way of life, which does not seem the immune system does not arise early in life in question enough. Generation strives to fight, our immune system, which normally protects your ammo for viruses and bacteria that confuses bad with the good. However, the tendency to develop allergies is hereditary, it does not mean that you are suffering, are doomed to failure.

Hay fever

From pollen allergy symptoms itchy, red, watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose and headaches are a constant. Your symptoms occur only in spring and summer, so it is called seasonal allergic rhinitis. If they occur throughout the year, due to an allergy to house dust is likely to perennial rhinitis and is called. Allergic rhinitis people as asthma, eczema or other allergic conditions such as migraines more frequently.

Allergic or intolerant - what is the difference?

Food allergy involves abnormal immune system response. The symptoms are intense itching and face, lips, mouth and throat swelling, wheezing and shortness of breath or are included in the price. Food intolerance or sensitivity, however, only makes you uncomfortable. Often a food "does not agree with you", but you can still eat. The symptoms are bloating usually. That is until our digestive system rebellious. Another reason is convenience foods that are processed, and additives which can be used as an irritant.

Allergies can be reversed?

It is believed that when the offending food is eliminated from the diet for two years to develop about a third of adults tolerance to the food. However, they are possible allergies and will show a positive allergy test, but if you can not eat no response. However, many food allergies, peanuts, nuts, shellfish and fish, for example, are permanent.

To test,

Do you think you are allergic to refer to the test your doctor to a specialist clinic. A good idea to keep a food diary and note their symptoms is to show your doctor.

Tips

• Avoid long or areas with fresh cut grass and stay indoors when the pollen count is high (it morning peaks usually) to try.
• Doors and windows closed to keep allergens, try to quit.
• Cover mattresses and pillows is to keep up with allergen-proof covers dust mites at bay.
• Keep car windows closed.
• When outdoors, wear sunglasses to avoid eye irritation.