Allergy patients may have a myriad of complaints. The typical symptoms that most people equate with having allergies are runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, hives, and wheezing. However, since allergy may affect any body system many other symptoms may be related to allergy. Certainly, if you sneeze and wheeze after brief exposures to cats then
Anyone can develop allergy symptoms and allergies. Some individuals are more likely than others based on such factors as: family history of allergy (genetic predisposition), potential allergen exposure levels, environment, dietary habits, and general health. Some people inherit the tendency to develop allergies but never do. Others don’t inherit the tendency, yet still become allergic.
1.) People inherit the tendency to have allergies, not specific allergies from their family. 2.) Anyone can develop allergies or sensitivities at any age 3.) Allergic responses may occur in any or several body systems. Where the reaction occurs is called the target organ. 4.) The allergen or antigen, target organ (body system affected), and
There are many things a person can do to help prevent and control their allergic symptoms. As with most events (extrinsic or intrinsic) in our lives that have an adverse effect on us, taking the preventative approach is often the best avenue. There are really only four basic approaches to the treatment of allergies. The
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Having a thorough grasp of the terminology used in the discussion of allergy is the first step towards understanding the complexities of the human body’s immune system.
Anaphylactic Shock: Also known as anaphylaxis. A violent reaction by the immune system in which the body over-responds to a known (suspected) offender, usually a protein. This response is the result of a well defined antigen-antibody reaction. The symptoms from the reaction may be so sudden and so severe as to result in death. (e.g. bee sting reactions)
Antibody: Proteins in blood and body fluids produced by B-lymphocytes which originate from the stem cells in the bone marrow. These proteins (or immunoglobulins) are triggered by foreign substances such as bacteria and allergens. They may be reactive in nature or protective. There are five antibody classes (and several subclasses). Antibody E (also known as IgE) is the most significant one in allergic response. IgG, thought to be protective, is what one hopes to build in response to immunotherapy (allergy shots).
Antigen: Same as an allergen. A substance (generally a protein like milk or plant pollen) that can stimulate an immune response and the production of an antibody.
Anti-LgE:A potential new type of drug that would work at the earliest part of the immune response (where immunotherapy works) that would block the release of the chemical mediators (triggers) of the allergic symptoms. Histamine is one of these symptom triggers. Research continues in this area.
Antihistamines: A group of drugs (chemical compounds) that neutralizes or blocks the effects of histamine, a chemical trigger of allergic symptoms which is released by mast cells (or basophils) in the body’s tissues and fluids during the antigen-antibody response. There are different classes of these drugs and many different types.
Anti-Inflammatory Agent: A group of compounds (pharmaceuticals) that reduces inflammation (a tissue reaction to injury resulting in swelling, redness, and heat). Inflammation is the end response to an allergic reaction. Drugs and immunotherapy can act as anti-inflammatory agents. Various vitamins and herbs (naturally occurring low dose medicines) can also accomplish this.
Asthma: A chronic, recurring condition affecting the bronchi (tube in the lungs) characterized by spasms of shortness of breath, sensations of tightness in the chest, and many times wheezing. This problem usually occurs as intermittent attacks. The episodes may be of varying intensity and duration. Status Asthmaticus is an acute attack of asthma that lasts for days. In asthma, the lung passages get narrow as a result of chronic inflammation. Asthma may be allergic or non-allergic. Unchecked, it can result in irreversible lung damage.
Autonomic: The automatic (not subject to voluntary control) part of the nervous system, which controls the heart, breathing, and digestion.
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