Allergies

Health Tip Week December 6-10, 2010 - Allergies

What are they?

Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system that occur in response to otherwise harmless substance

                                     


Causes:

• Skin Contact
• Poison plants
• Animal dander
• Pollen
• Latex
• Injection
• Bee sting
• Medication
• Ingestion
• Medication
• Nuts
• Shellfish
• Inhalation
• Pollen
• Dust
• Mold & mildew
• Animal dander

Allergies are among the most common disorders

It is estimated that 60 million Americans suffer from some form of allergy

                              

Allergies are particularly bad during spring and fall, when pollens and molds are high 

Symptoms:

• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Scratchy throat
• Difficulty breathing
• Cramps
• Vomiting

Types of Allergies:

• Hay fever (Allergic Rhinitis)
• Hives
• Poison Ivy and Plant Allergies
• Bee Sting Allergy
• Pet Allergies
• Latex Allergy
• Mold Allergy
• Cosmetic Allergies
• Drug Allergies
• Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
• Eye Allergies (Allergic Conjunctivitis)
• Food Allergies:
• Milk
• Egg
• Nut
• Fish
• Shellfish
• Soy
• Sun
• Wheat
• Sun Allergy
• Aspirin Allergy (Salicylate Allergy)
• Sulfite Allergy
• Fall Allergies

Treatments:

• Allergy Medications
• Allergy Shots
• Natural Allergy
• Antihistamines
• Decongestants
• Anticholinergic Nasal Allergy Sprays
• Steriod Nasal Sprays

More to come.....

For more information go to www.MedicineNet.com, www.About.com, and www.Webmd.com

Live well

Doc V