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What is an Allergy?
Seasonal allergies are immune reactions to pollens, molds, or other triggers that are present for only one season or
part of the year. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, bee venom or
pet dander.
The immune system produces proteins known as IgE antibodies. These antibodies protect you from unwanted
invaders that could make you sick or cause an infection. When you have allergies, your immune system makes
antibodies that identify your particular allergen as something harmful, even though it isn't. This triggers the release of
histamines and other substances that cause allergy symptoms.
Allergies can cause symptoms that involve your skin, sinuses, airways or digestive system. The severity of allergies
varies from person to person and can range from minor irritation to anaphylaxis — a potentially life-threatening
emergency.
Symptoms
• Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis
Causes
• Airborne allergens, such as pollen, animal dander, dust mites and mold
• Certain foods, particularly peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, eggs and milk
• Insect stings, such as bee stings or wasp stings
• Medications, particularly penicillin or penicillin-based antibiotics
• Latex or other substances you touch, which can cause allergic skin reactions
Western Medicine Treatment
• Allergen avoidance
• Medications to reduce symptoms
• Immunotherapy
• Emergency epinephrine
Alternative Medicine
There is a significant progress using alternative medicine in this area.
If you want a referral of an expert alternative medicine practitioner in your
local area, please use our free referral service by calling our toll-free at
1-888-919-1188, or e-mail us to wei@weilab.com, or click the button
at the right to have us contact you.
Information gathered from the Mayo Clinic
Seasonal allergies are immune reactions to pollens, molds, or other triggers that are present for only one season or
part of the year. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, bee venom or
pet dander.
The immune system produces proteins known as IgE antibodies. These antibodies protect you from unwanted
invaders that could make you sick or cause an infection. When you have allergies, your immune system makes
antibodies that identify your particular allergen as something harmful, even though it isn't. This triggers the release of
histamines and other substances that cause allergy symptoms.
Allergies can cause symptoms that involve your skin, sinuses, airways or digestive system. The severity of allergies
varies from person to person and can range from minor irritation to anaphylaxis — a potentially life-threatening
emergency.
Symptoms
• Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis
- o Congestion
o Itchy, runny nose
o Itchy, watery or swollen eyes (conjunctivitis)
- o Itchy skin
o Red skin
o Flaking or peeling skin
- o Tingling mouth
o Swelling of the lips, tongue, face or throat
o Hives
o Anaphylaxis
- o A large area of swelling (edema) at the sting site
o Itching or hives all over your body
o Cough, chest tightness, wheezing or shortness of breath
o Anaphylaxis
- o Hives
o Itchy skin
o Rash
o Facial swelling
o Wheezing
o Anaphylaxis
o Loss of consciousness
o Lightheadedness
o Severe shortness of breath
o A rapid, weak pulse
o Skin rash
o Nausea and vomiting
o Swelling airways, which can block breathing
Causes
• Airborne allergens, such as pollen, animal dander, dust mites and mold
• Certain foods, particularly peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, eggs and milk
• Insect stings, such as bee stings or wasp stings
• Medications, particularly penicillin or penicillin-based antibiotics
• Latex or other substances you touch, which can cause allergic skin reactions
Western Medicine Treatment
• Allergen avoidance
• Medications to reduce symptoms
• Immunotherapy
• Emergency epinephrine
Alternative Medicine
There is a significant progress using alternative medicine in this area.
If you want a referral of an expert alternative medicine practitioner in your
local area, please use our free referral service by calling our toll-free at
1-888-919-1188, or e-mail us to wei@weilab.com, or click the button
at the right to have us contact you.
Information gathered from the Mayo Clinic
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