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Allergy symptoms causes and prevention
Allergy symptoms causes and prevention - Allergy is a condition in which people become highly vulnerable to substance / compound for others do not cause interference. This situation is usually influenced by hereditary factors. Allergic reactions usually occur after some time exposed to the allergen (substance / compound allergens). Some cases will recover after a few years. Other cases may be lifelong.
The symptoms caused by allergies
Allergy symptoms depend on which body part affected for example:
- Eyes red, swollen and watery
- Spend a lot of mucus nose, sneezing
- Airway mucus, cough shortness of breath, breath sounds (see also Asthma)
- The stomach / intestines more active movement (hyper peristalsis) that causes diarrhea and indigestion lainnnya
- Joint pain, redness and swelling
- Red blotchy skin or raised itchy urticaria (See also Eczema)
Compilation
Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction that causes the failure of the circulatory system, causing symptoms of shock and death.
Causes of Allergies
The body's defense mechanism to overreact and out histamine, a chemical compound that causes the onset of symptoms. The reaction occurs if the allergen is inhaled, eaten, touched, or injected. Common allergens are dust, pollen, cigarette smoke, shrimp, squid, cosmetics, hair dye, metal-plated copper jewelry, and drugs
What are you doing
Mild allergies will heal itself within 2-3 days after no longer exposed to the allergen
apply an anti-histamine cream or cold bedaj calamin on itchy skin. But in some cases this will aggravate skin irritation
See a doctor if the symptoms of shortness of breath or if symptoms persist more than 3 days.
Immediately go to the emergency unit at the nearest hospital if there are symptoms of anaphylactic shock such as pallor, cold sweat, moist skin, rapid breathing, rapid pulse, drowsiness, or fainting.
Allergy prevention
- Try to discover and avoid ingredients allergens
- If you have an allergy to something drug, always wear a bracelet which includes the name of drug allergens and some medical information. This action will prevent other people give the same drug at the time you are unconscious or fainting
- If you have an allergic reaction to drug or other serious allergic reaction, tell your family members, your doctor (and obstetricians) / dentist at each consultation and pharmacist each time you buy drug.