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An
Allergy is a hypersensitivity to foreign
substances which are normally harmless but
which produce a violent reaction in the
allergy sufferer. Allergies are generally
the body's effort to eliminate something
it considers unsuitable. Typical allergic
reactions are hay fever, migraine, asthma,
allergic rhinitis, digestive disturbances,
coeliac disease, conjunctivitis, urticaria,
eczema, drowsiness, CFS, hyperactivity in
children, tinnitus,
recurrent sinusitis and ear infections.
In a few people, the histamine (anaphylactic)
reaction can cause muscle cramps, disorientation,
unconsciousness, and death from shock or
suffocation.
Types
There are different types of Allergies,
the most common being type1. When an allergen
encounters cells capable of antibody formation,
they then form IgE antibodies, which bind
to the surface of other cells, called mast
cells and basophils. In response to the
attachment those cells release chemicals,
called mediators of anaphylaxis, among them
histamine. Those chemicals cause allergic
reactions such as swelling or the secretion
of mucus.
Almost any substance can be an allergen
for an individual. Common allergens include
certain foods, especially milk, wheat and
eggs, pollens, dust, moulds, cosmetic and
certain food additives.
An Allergy is not the same as intolerance.
Allergies always involve the immune system,
whereas intolerance, e.g. lactose intolerance,
is caused by a lack of lactase, the enzyme
that converts lactose into glucose.
Causes
Allergies may have many different causes-from
pets to pollen to certain types of medicine
and foods. In addition, allergic symptoms
may be just as varied. While no one can
predict when or how an allergy will develop,
you can learn how to keep allergies under
control by following a treatment plan and
avoiding the things that aggravate your
allergic symptoms.
Symptoms
When allergies flare up, they may cause
a considerable amount of discomfort and
inconvenience, but having allergies does
not mean you have to struggle with your
symptoms. Understanding how to help keep
allergies from interfering with the things
you want to do may make a big difference
in how you feel and how you live.
For more information visit:
www.AllergiesInfoCenter.com
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For more information visit:
www.AllergiesInfoCenter.com
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