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Important Tips to Deal with Asthma Allergy

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Asthma allergy is the most prominent form of allergy today. Also, it can be inherited which means one can get it at a young age. The diagnosis process of asthma allergy is quite simple but for this, you have to visit a reputed allergy and asthma center . They have a team of asthma specialists who with the help of testing immediately determine if you do have asthma or just some of other kind of allergy. Symptoms of Asthma Allergy Fever Headache Chronic coughing Difficulty in breathing Scratchy or sore throat Rapid breathing or wheezing Itchy, watery eyes Continuous sneezing Chest pain or tightness Runny nose Restlessness Some of the above symptoms are also found in conditions like sinusitis, influenza and pulmonary disease, so make sure you see an Asthma Allergy Doctor for a more precise diagnosis. Because what you thought as an asthma allergy may turn out to be something else. An asthma allergy reaction can vary from mild to moderate and can be identified with ...
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Ways to Prevent Hereditary Child Food Allergy

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There are millions of people around the world who suffer with different types of allergy but one of the most prevalent remains food allergies. There are physical symptoms in the body that overreacts to certain food items while developing allergic tendencies. For instance, there are many children who are allergic to peanuts. There are times when such allergies could be hereditary.  You must be feeling disappointed that you can’t do anything about the hereditary disorder but there is a good news for you. There are certain ways that can help you prevent such allergic tendencies, not completely but it will help in preventing allergic reactions in future. First thing to know is, if your child is under high risk or what exactly is the cause of allergic reaction. With the help of child food allergy testing, you can easily get to know about the allergen, which is the culprit behind triggering allergic reactions. There are some major risk factors that can trigger allergic r...
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Can Allergies Cause Asthma?

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An individual may have asthma if they have allergies affecting the nose or eyes. Whatever causes an allergic reaction like pollen can also trigger asthma symptoms. How Can Allergies Make Asthma Worse? If you have allergies, your immune system reacts to an allergen just as an unwanted invader. The immune system produces an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE), to fight it off. Due to the combination of IgE with the allergen, a process releasing substances to protect the body starts. One of these is histamine. It causes allergic reactions that can affect the eyes, nose, throat and even lungs. As the airways in the lungs are affected, it can bring on symptoms of asthma such as coughing, wheezing, or trouble breathing. The body recalls this reaction. Each time the allergen comes into contact with the body, the same thing can possibly happen. This is the reason why allergies can make it difficult for some people to keep their asthma under control. If you have asthma,...
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Are Food Allergies Complex to deal with?

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Food allergies are complex allergy issues. Although an individual may be allergic to any food, there are certain foods that account for most of all food allergic reactions. These are milk, eggs, peanut, soy and wheat etc. The prevalence of such allergies is highest in infants and young children. It Can Be Divided Into Two Major Types – Immediate Hypersensitivity Food Reaction – It is most easily diagnosed, but the most serious of all allergic reactions . At the cellular level, an allergen comes in contact with an IgE antibody specific to that food. This results in the release of histamine and a multitude of other chemical mediators. These mediators cause an immediate allergic reaction. Symptoms of a relatively mild to moderate reaction might include a rash, itching, facial or eyelid swelling etc. The most severe allergic reactions generally have a rather quick onset after the food is eaten. Epinephrine (adrenaline) must be given immediately, and repeated, if necessary. ...
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Food Allergy Testing

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Children are the most often test subjects for the allergy testing. No one wishes to put their child through the pain that comes from the test. However, there is always a need for a test if there is a problem. Getting to the root of the problem is always important when it is your child. Food allergies testing such as Child Food Allergy Testing are done through a skin or blood test .  Blood tests for food allergies can examine for IgE antibodies and can help to determine whether it is a food allergy or intolerance. These tests are often used after a scratch test has been performed and the field has been narrowed to only a few foods. Another test that is used is the elimination diet. Similar to the Oral Food challenge, the elimination diet is supervised by a medical supervisor in allergy relief clinics and is done through eliminating all the foods which you are not allergic to. There are many tests you can take but none is as accurate as the elimination diet or the ora...
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