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Allergie

Allergies are the reaction of the immune system to unfamiliar substances, such as: vaccine granules, poison due to the sting of bees or the needle of animals.

The immune system produces proteins called antibodies that protect the body from unwanted foreign objects that may invade the body and cause disease or infection When someone is allergic to a particular substance, their immune system produces antibodies that determine what causes allergies and treats them as a harmful element, Although it is not, it leads to the secretion of postamine and other substances that cause symptoms of allergies.

Allergies may cause different symptoms, as they can appear on the skin, Or in the sinuses, or in the respiratory airways, or in the digestive tract. in which the severity and gravity of the allergy varies from person to person, It can cause allergic trauma, an emergency that can cause death. Allergies cannot be fully cured, but there are some treatments that help relieve allergic symptoms.

Allergic symptoms

Allergic symptoms vary according to the same sensitivity from one person to another, allergic symptoms may appear in respiratory airways, in pockets and nasal passages, in the skin, or in the digestive tract.

In most cases, allergic reactions are a source of discomfort and distress, but allergic symptoms are minor. Reactions in acute allergies may be more serious, as they may affect many organs and organs in the body, in the following main types of allergies and their symptoms:

1. Allergic rhinitis

Symptoms include:

• Nasal congestion and gonorrhea.
• Itch.
• Hearing or swelling of the eyes.

2. Atopic Dermatitis

Symptoms include:

• Itching in the skin.
• Redness of the skin.
• Skin peel.

3. Food Allergy

Symptoms include:

• Feeling squeezed in the mouth.
• Swelling of the lips, tongue, face or throat.
• Urbanization.
• Elegance.

4. Insect bite

Symptoms include:

• Swelling in a wide area around the site of the sting.
• Itching or urticaria throughout the body.
• coughing.
• Contractions in the chest.
• Narrow breath.
• Elegance.

5. Drug Allergy

Symptoms include:

• Urbanization.
• Itching.
• Rash.
• Swelling in the face.
• Ball and wheezing breathing time.
• Elegance.

6. Anaphylaxis

Some types of allergies, including food allergies and allergies to insect stings, may cause a serious phenomenon known as anxiety. Such allergies may end in death and require immediate medical treatment. This allergy affects many organs and organs of the body and may cause shock.

Signs and symptoms of anxiety include the following:

• It's unconscious.
• Dizziness.
• Acute psychological distress.
• Quick and weak flapping.
• Rash.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Respiratory aerobic bloating that may completely stop breathing.

If an injection of adrenaline (Adrenaline) is available for self-injection should be used immediately, and even if the symptoms improve after the injection of adrenaline should go to the emergency department to ensure that the symptoms will not reappear once the injection has expired.

Causes and factors of allergy risk

The following explains the causes of allergies and the most infected persons:

Causes of allergies

Allergens include the following:

• Vaccine granules, animal needles, dust mites, mold.
• Some foods especially hazelnuts, walnuts, wheat, soybeans, fish, oysters, eggs, milk.
• Poison from insects such as: bee stings, or hornet stings.
• Some drugs, especially penicillin, or antibiotics, derived from penicillin.
• Natural rubber or other substances whose contact can provoke allergic reactions in the skin.

Persons most at risk of infection

The risk of allergy increases in persons belonging to one of the following groups:

• They have a family history of allergies or asthma, as the risk of developing allergies increases among relatives of patients with asthma or allergies, such as: hepatstick, urticaria, or eczema.
• Although allergies may appear at any stage of life, children are more likely than adults to develop allergies, however in many cases allergies disappear and return later in the future.
• The likelihood of developing allergies is greater in asthma patients, and people with a certain type of allergy are likely to appear allergic to other substances as well.

Allergic complications

Allergies increase the risk of exposure to other health problems, including the following:

• Allergic trauma: People with acute allergic reactions are more likely to develop allergic trauma, which is an allergic reaction.
• Other allergies: People with one type of allergy are more likely to develop other types of allergies.
• Asthma: People with asthma are more likely to develop allergies.
• Various diseases: allergies cause eczema, pocket inflammation, ear infections or lungs
• Fungal infections: The risk of fungal infections, known as fungal sinusitis, increases in people with allergies.

Diagnosis of allergies

To determine whether someone has a particular type of allergy, the doctor does the following:

• It asks detailed questions about signs and symptoms.
• Conducting a physical examination.
• Requests a detailed documentation of symptoms and causal factors.

The doctor may also recommend one of the following examinations:

• Skin test: In this test, the skin is pricked and exposed to tiny amounts of protein found in allergens (Allergen), if the allergy is present, a swelling will arise at the test site.
• Blood test: The amount of allergen antibodies in the blood, known as immunoglobulin, is measured as the sample contains allergen indications.

Treatment of allergies

Treatment of allergies includes the following:

• Avoid irritants.
• Use medications to relieve symptoms.
• Take immunotherapy.
• Use of adrenaline in emergency situations.

Prevention of allergies

Allergy prevention depends on the type of allergy. General directives for the prevention of allergies include the following recommendations:

1. Avoid Common Ones

Substances that cause common and known allergies typically include: certain foods, some insects, some medications, and certain symptoms of allergies appear and are exacerbated by extreme heat or psychological stress.

​2. Setting a medical alarm bracelet

A medical alarm bracelet should be placed for people who have already shown an acute and severe allergic reaction.

Alternative treatments

Alternative treatments help alleviate allergic symptoms only. A doctor must be consulted before use to ensure public safety and the effectiveness of treatment prescribed by the doctor. Possible alternative medical treatments include:

• Butterbur.
• Calendula.
• Golden Seal.
• Disk Nettle.
• Belladona.
• Bromelain extracted from pineapple (Bromelain).
• Probiotics
• Acupuncture.
• Hypnosis.