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About allergies

 What is allergy:1. Allergy (Greek: αλλεργία, different reaction) is an abnormal, disproportionate, exaggerated and excessive reaction of the immune system to exogenous antigens that are well tolerated by normal subjects. The medical specialty that deals with the study of diseases in which allergic processes are involved is called Allergology and Immunology (http://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allergie)
ALLERGY, allergies, s.f. (Med.) Special way for the body to react under the action of microbes or foreign substances introduced by various routes (digestive, respiratory, injections, etc.). – From Fr. allergy. Source: DEX’98 (1718) – ana_zecheru
ALLERGY s. (MED.) anaphylaxis, rash, exanthema, (pop.) rash, rash, rash, (reg.) rash, (inv.) rash. Source: Synonyms (171441) – siveco
allergy s. f., art. allergy, g.-d. Art. allergy; pl. allergies, art. allergies Source: DOR (221352) – siveco
Allergy is a state of altered reactivity, with dermatosis of sensitivity to eating foods that the body cannot tolerate or after touching certain substances to which it is sensitive. Sensitization can also occur at very high or low temperatures, to hair dyes or fabric dyes, to certain microbes, fabric fibers, etc. Skin Allergies When contact with a certain substance (allergen) causes a skin allergy, we can talk about allergic contact dermatitis. This untreated inflammatory condition can lead to severe complications.
Contact dermatitis can be localized on the hands or feet, but it can also be generalized, when it can cover the whole body.
Urticaria is manifested by the appearance of red, raised, itchy patches of variable sizes that disappear to reappear in other regions. Angioedema, a similar condition, is characterized by the appearance of large edemas in the vicinity of the eyes and lips. Hereditary angioedema is a serious, hereditary condition that causes sudden swelling of the face, arms, legs, hands, external genital organs, digestive tract and respiratory tract.
One in five people suffer from acute urticaria or angioedema during their lifetime. Hereditary angioedema, on the other hand, is much rarer.
In most cases, urticaria and angioedema are harmless and do not leave permanent marks, even without treatment. It consists in the administration of antihistamine drugs. Serious cases of angioedema can cause the patient to suffocate when the edema blocks the airways and leads to loss of consciousness
Urticaria, a multifactorial allergy
Small swellings on the skin that produce pink lesions, with well-defined edges, flat top and accompanied by intense itching, are signs of an allergic condition that affects 15-20% of the general population: urticaria.
Urticaria is a multifactorial condition with dermal or hypodermic localization, characterized by a disseminated or generalized rash consisting of erythematous-edematous, transient (evolution < 24 hours) and pruritic papules, plaques or plaques.
Hives are very common, the post-meal ones being the most common. The skin of any region of the body, the scalp, lips, palms and soles can be affected. Drug Allergies Drug allergies are due to an abnormal reaction of the immune system when the body comes into contact with a drug.
That is why it must be taken into account that any medicine can cause allergic reactions. Thus, a drug administered to treat a certain condition, or improve some symptoms, can cause new symptoms in other places of the body.
Drug allergy can manifest itself in the following forms:
Allergic skin rashes
itching
Urticaria
Swelling of the face
Respiratory difficulties
Low blood pressure
Arrhythmia
Food Allergies Food allergies represent exaggerated reactions of the immune system, as a result of the ingestion of a food or food additive.
Food allergy should not be confused with food intolerance or food poisoning. They involve reactions of the immune system. In this case, the body reacts to the ingestion of a food (allergen), triggering a series of defense mechanisms.
A food allergy occurs as a reaction to a protein that can be present in peanuts, cow’s milk, fish, etc.
There is no allergy to a carbohydrate or lipid, although there may be intolerance to lactose (a type of carbohydrate normally present in milk).
In the case of an allergy, even the smallest amount of food can cause symptoms.
Allopathic medicine says that there is no curative treatment for food allergies and that the only solution is to avoid the consumption of allergenic foods. However, once the body has been desensitized with the help of AlergiPlant teas, you can gradually consume the food that caused the reaction
Allergy symptoms can be mild or very serious and even potentially fatal: breathing difficulties, loss of consciousness or arrhythmia in case of an anaphylactic shock.
Food allergies can occur at any age, but generally appear before the age of 4. At this age, the digestive and immune systems are not yet matured, being more susceptible to allergies. Some allergies diminish or disappear with time.
The main allergenic foods
Most allergic reactions are caused by certain proteins from:
eggs
peanuts
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seafood (crab, lobster and shrimp)
walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, pistachios
In children, the main potentially allergenic foods are:
cow’s milk Cow’s milk allergy occurs most frequently in infants, before the introduction of solid foods.
some cereals: wheat, barley, oats, rye
soy
Sesame seeds
Dust allergy Dust allergy is also called dust mite allergy
Mites are microscopic organisms, related to spiders, that proliferate in warm and humid conditions. Mites are found in many homes, eating dead skin cells and forming true colonies in textile fibers (bed linens, carpets, furniture, fabrics) exposed to dust. Between 100,000 and 10 million mites can be found only in bed linens.
Dead mites as well as their faecal materials mix with the dust and are easily airborne. If you are not allergic to mite residues, they are not dangerous. Otherwise, their inhalation causes allergy symptoms: noisy breathing, sneezing, eye irritation, runny nose.
The treatment of dust mite allergy consists in avoiding them, which means taking measures to reduce the number of dust mites in the home. At the same time, the cure with AlergiPlant tea can help the body to prevent and even eliminate these manifestations
The allergist can also prescribe some medicines or injections against these allergies, following laboratory tests
hives
Urticaria is a multifactorial condition with dermal or hypodermic localization, characterized by a disseminated or generalized rash consisting of erythematous-edematous papules, plaques or plaques, transient (evolution < 24 hours) and pruritic and presents itself in the form of small swellings on the skin that produce pink lesions, with well-defined edges, flat top and accompanied by intense itching
Hives are very common and in general the post-meal ones are the most common. The skin of any region of the body, scalp, lips, palms and soles can be affected.
Types of urticaria
Acute urticaria persists between 12 and 24 hours and has two forms: allergic, whose triggering causes can be insect stings, peanuts, nuts, crustaceans, medicines.
non-allergic, triggered by drugs or foods containing vasoactive amines.
Chronic urticaria persists for at least 6 weeks, and the evolution of this form is very dangerous because it can cause complications that can be fatal.
Physical and contact urticaria are the most common forms. The physical ones are caused by a physical factor such as pressure, heat, cold, the sun and are manifested in areas pressed by shoes or belts. Generally transient, the consequences of the disease disappear spontaneously.
Contact urticaria results from contact with plant, animal and/or chemical substances 

Causes that produce Allergies

  Causes of allergy Everything that is allergenic can cause hives, but the most common causes of hives are the following:
medicines – in some children almost all medicines can cause hives;
consumption of eggs, fruits, nuts, peanuts and molluscs (other foods can sometimes cause hives in children, but not in adults);
viral infections; cancer, leukemia; insect bites; autoimmune diseases; dysproteinemias; exposure to cold, heat, aqueous solutions or sunlight;
food dyes and preservatives; contact with animals, especially cats.
Risk factors
allergic terrain (personal history of allergies);
a family history of allergies;
the stress.
Attention: hives are extremely dangerous allergies, in the case of acute ones, for example Quincke’s edema, glottic edema can occur which leads to death. Causes of hives All allergens can cause hives, but the most common causes of hives are the following:
medicines – in some children almost all medicines can cause hives;
consumption of eggs, fruits, nuts, peanuts and molluscs (other foods can sometimes cause hives in children, but not in adults);
viral infections;
cancer, leukemia;
insect bites;
autoimmune diseases;
dysproteinemias;
exposure to cold, heat, or sunlight;
food dyes and preservatives;
contact with animals, especially cats. Risk factors for urticaria
allergic terrain (personal history of allergies);
a family history of allergies;
the stress.
Attention: hives are extremely dangerous allergies, in the case of acute ones, for example Quincke’s edema, glottic edema can occur, causing death  

Allergy Prevention

 Prophylaxis Raw milk, egg white, soy, peanuts, chocolate, strawberries, peaches or preparations containing preservatives and dyes should be avoided (as much as possible). If the offending food has been discovered, it must be avoided. It is good to remember that the amount of food consumed does not matter in the triggering of hives, it can appear in small quantities, both as such and in different preparations.
There are situations in which the allergy to a food is inherited (for example, the allergy to peanuts) and therefore the doctor must be advised about this. If the urticaria episodes are repeated, even though the supposed allergenic food has been removed from the diet, there is the possibility of skin allergy tests by the allergist (prick test, RAST, challenge test), in specialized offices.
tips
A reduced physical activity is recommended (sweating should be avoided) until a few days after the disappearance of the hives, when the appetite reappears.
If food is the cause of urticaria, the causative agent must be identified.
Alcoholic drinks and coffee or other drinks containing caffeine should be avoided.
Eat fresh food, without preservatives

Analyzes for Allergies

Allergological tests
Allergological tests consist of performing skin or blood tests to determine which substance or allergen is responsible for triggering allergic reactions. There is a famous expression “allergy hurts more on the inside than on the outside”. So we often recommend specialized psychological consultation.
-Skin tests
A small amount of the offending allergen is placed on the skin or subcutaneously to see if an allergic reaction develops. There are 3 types of skin tests:
the prick test – this test is performed by placing a drop of a solution containing a possible allergen on the skin and making a few scratches or pricks that allow the solution to penetrate the skin. If there is redness on the skin or a higher itchy area called induration, it means that the person is allergic to the respective allergen. This is a positive reaction
intradermal test – during the test, a small amount of allergen solution is injected intradermally. The intradermal test can be performed when a substance does not trigger an allergic reaction to the prick test, but the suspicion of allergy in the case of the tested person still remains valid. The intradermal test is more sensitive than the prick test, but it is more often positive among non-allergic people (false positive result)
the patch test – for this test, the allergen solution is placed on a patch that is applied to the skin for 24-72 hours. This test is used to detect skin allergy also called contact dermatitis.
Allergological tests are performed to detect the substances (allergens) that cause an allergic reaction.
Skin tests
The prick test can also be performed for:
to identify inhalant (air) allergens such as: seeds, tobacco, dust, feathers and animal hair
identification of food allergens (such as eggs, milk, peanuts, nuts, fish, soy, wheat or oysters)
to determine if a person is allergic to a drug or insect venom.
risks
Skin tests
The major risk presented by both the prick test and the intradermal test is represented by a serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. The symptoms of this serious allergic reaction include: itching, wheezing, swelling of the face or the whole body, dyspnea and hypotension that can cause shock. An anaphylactic reaction can be fatal and is a medical emergency. Emergency medical assistance is always necessary in case of an anaphylactic reaction. However, serious allergic reactions are rare, especially in the case of the prick test. If a skin test is performed using patches and intense itching and pain occurs under any of the patches, remove the patches and notify the doctor immediately.
result
Allergological tests consist of performing a skin or blood test to determine which substance or allergen can trigger an allergic reaction in a person.
Skin tests
Skin tests are performed by exposing the person to suspected allergens and monitoring the occurrence of a subsequent reaction. Skin test results will be available as soon as the test is done.
Interpretation of allergy skin test results:
normal (negative) – no elevated reddish area (called induration) appears as a reaction to the application of the allergen
abnormal (positive) – a duration determined by the allergen is at least 3 mm higher than a larger negative reaction. The larger the diameter, the more certain it is that the tested person is allergic to the respective allergen. Blood tests
Allergological tests detect the presence of substances called antibodies in the blood. Blood tests are not as sensitive as skin tests but are often used for people who cannot perform skin tests. The most common type of blood test is the radioimmunoabsorption test (RIA). It is used to measure the blood level of antibodies (called immunoglobulin E or Ig E) that the body produces in response to specific allergens. The level of IgE is often elevated in people with asthma. It is used for people who are not indicated for skin tests, such as people who use different drugs such as antidepressants, which reduce the accuracy of skin tests.
Allergological tests are performed to detect the substances (allergens) that cause an allergic reaction.
Blood test
A blood test of a blood sample can be performed instead of a prick test if a person:
has urticaria or another dermatological condition, such as eczema, which makes it more difficult to interpret the results of skin tests
you cannot stop taking medicines such as antihistamines or tricyclic antidepressants, which prevent or reduce the reaction to a substance, even if a person is allergic to that substance
had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
had positive skin tests for many foods. Radioimmunoabsorption tests (RIA) can identify the foods to which the person is most allergic.
risks
Blood tests
There is a very low risk when taking blood from a vein:
a small ecchymosis (bruise) may appear at the puncture site. You can reduce the risk of ecchymosis by maintaining pressure on the puncture site for a few minutes after the needle is removed.
rarely, the vein can become inflamed after the blood sample has been taken. This condition is called phlebitis and is usually treated by applying warm compresses several times a day
continued bleeding can be a problem for people with hematological disorders. Aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin) and other anticoagulant drugs can promote bleeding. If a bleeding disorder or coagulation disorder is present or if anticoagulant drugs are used, the doctor should be notified before performing the venipuncture.
result
Allergological tests consist of performing a skin or blood test to determine which substance or allergen can trigger an allergic reaction in a person.
Blood tests
Blood tests detect the presence of antibodies to different allergens in the blood. Blood allergy test results are usually available within 7 days.
normal (negative) – the level of immunoglobulin E (Ig E), a type of antibody, is the same as in people who do not have an allergy
abnormal (positive) – the level of immunoglobulin E (Ig E), antibodies for a specific type of allergen present a blood titer 4 times higher than normal.–

Allopathic treatment for allergies

Urticaria sufferers can also take measures at home before going to the doctor: they must avoid over-the-counter medicines (including aspirin, laxatives, vitamins), hot baths or showers, cold water compresses or local washes to relieve itching and avoid tight underwear – any skin irritation can lead to new episodes.
Medicinal treatment of urticaria contains non-sedating anti-H1 antihistamines (Aerius – the highest potency and has no adverse reactions), ephedrine, epinephrine injections for severe symptoms as general treatment, and antifluiginous mixtures are used as local treatment. There are cases of severe acute urticaria, in their therapy cortisone is introduced by the general route. In the case of chronic urticaria, desensitization methods (vaccines) are applied. SOME MEDICINES can cause anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock) in certain people,
Anaphylaxis is a violent allergic reaction in which the blood pressure drops suddenly and the airways become blocked, possibly resulting in death.
However, it should be borne in mind that certain manifestations of the body cannot be of an allergic nature:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Muscle pain
DISORDERS
Fatigue
Drowsiness or insomnia
bleeding
Renal or liver failure
States of disorientation Urticaria treatment Urticaria sufferers can also take measures at home before reaching the doctor: they must avoid medicines (including aspirin, laxatives, vitamins) issued without medical prescription, hot baths or showers, apply cold water compresses or local washes to relieve itching and avoid tight underwear – any skin irritation can lead to new episodes.
Medicinal treatment of urticaria contains non-sedating anti-H1 antihistamines (Aerius – the highest potency and has no adverse reactions), ephedrine, epinephrine injections for severe symptoms as general treatment, and antifluiginous mixtures are used as local treatment. There are cases of severe acute urticaria, in their therapy cortisone is introduced by the general route. In the case of chronic urticaria, desensitization methods (vaccines) are applied.

Natural treatment for allergies

Since the natural treatment of allergies presupposes the cessation of any other treatment or allopathic medication for this disease, the following treatment scheme can be applied: If it is not possible to stop the allopathic medication from the beginning, you can use it in parallel, but as healing begins this must gradually reduced. 1. Allergiplant tea 30 doses 2. Immunomodulator of the microbiome 30 doses