Do you know that the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in America is Allergy, with its annual cost exceeding $18 billion. Nearly 50 million children and adults are believed to complicate and even handicap their lives due to allergies.
So what are Allergies ? Allergies make overreaction of the immune system to substances that usually cause no reaction in many individuals. These substances can trigger wheezing, sneezing, itching and coughing. Allergies besides being bothering, many also have been linked to a range of serious and common chronic respiratory illnesses (such as asthma and sinusitis). Additionally, allergic reactions can be even fatal and severe. However, with patient education and proper management, allergic diseases can be controlled, and people with allergies can lead productive and normal lives.
The capacity to become allergic like in eye color, baldness and height, is an inherited characteristic. You are not automatically allergic to specific allergens although you may be born with the genetic capability to become allergic. There are a few factors which must be present for allergic sensitivity to be developed.
Reasons for Allergic Sensitivity Development
1) One or more exposure to allergens to which one has a rogrammed response genetically.
2) The specific genes from parents to their offspring.
3) The length and degree of exposure.
Types of Allergies
Food Allergies - Food allergies are difficult to make out with effort. Even if there exists then there is a difference between intolerances and food allergies, they both cause health problems in susceptible individuals.A wide range of symptoms can be evident from foods. The immune system, respiratory system, and the digestive system can all be affected. Any food additive or food can theoretically cause problems for certain people. Even rice can be a worry for some.
Contact allergies - Not all irritation in skin is allergy-related, but one would suspect allergy to be the usual reason. Skin Rashes, Contact Dermatitis, Hives Urticaria, Atopic Dermatitis and Photosensitivity. Besides these there is also the Nickel Allergy, Fragrance Sensitivity and Cosmetics Allergies.
Inhalant allergies - There are many things which can cause sensitivities or allergic reactions in the indoor environment, whether you are in the work environment, at home, or visiting other enclosed places. These are due to Cats, Indoor Allergens, Dogs, Molds, Dust Mites, Sick Building Syndrome, Formaldehyde, Latex, Indoor Air Pollution and Occupational Allergens.
Chemical allergies - Chemical ingredients in medicine, food and everyday household products can spell danger for those who suffer from allergies. Allergies cause many people become very sensitive to chemicals. These are caused by Formaldehyde Exposure, Secondhand Smoke, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and Fragrances.
Insect Allergies - The insects most likely to cause strong allergic reactions are yellow jackets, wasps, hornets, ants and honey bees.
The main motive behind publishing the artcile is to educate others as understanding of the allergies surely can give a potential victim to protect himself to some extent.
