Allergies of different types are constantly striking humans as they go forward with the development. Allergy derives from the words ‘allos’ and ‘ergon’ (Greek) and means ‘other’ and ‘work’.
Allergy is attributed to the immunity disturbances. Harmless substance (allergens) may cause allergic reactions. It can result in inflammation provoked by antibodies response. Allergy is an abnormal reaction of the body immune system to the substances that are actually not harmful. The body considers that they are dangerous. And the body activates the defense system producing histamines and releasing them in the blood stream.
Allergy symptoms may be various and some of them are very severe and can evolve breathing problems, also swelling of tongue, lips, throat and other body parts provoking unconsciousness and in some cases death. A peanut can start an allergy.
There are allergies like hay fever which are mild and others can be extremely dangerous like asthma for instance. Most allergens are created by air like pollen or dust. Several allergies are caused by the food intake and insects’ bites. Allergic reactions might last for a short and long time.
Allergy is also may be attributed to age, race, gender and genes. Hereditary is very crucial factor in the predisposition to allergies. Young kids are more susceptible to allergic reactions and boys are more predisposed to allergies than girls are. Humans belonging to various races react in a different way to different types of allergens.
Some individuals have allergy to drugs, plants, cleaning goods, cosmetics, laundering products and pesticides.
The medicine field dealing with this is called allergology. Searching allergy treatments has taken great efforts. People can avoid the allergy source like a dog and a cat. However this is impossible when the cause of allergy is air borne. This has led to vaccines invention.
In spite of the development in treating allergies still it is better to avoid the allergens themselves. Carpets collect dust that’s why hard floor is better for people suffering from allergies. Windows are to keep shut during the seasons of pollen. Humans who have allergy to mold should keep basements and bathrooms damp free.
For treating allergies different sprays and pills are used. In some cases epinephrine can be used but it is to be prescribed by your doctor.