Allergies

Allergies are a common problem that can affect many people. They can be caused by different things, such as food or substances in the environment and food. In this blog post, we’ll look at the different kinds of allergies that people may experience and offer some advice for managing and preventing them.

Food allergies happen when the body’s immune system reacts to a specific protein in a particular food like nuts or seafood. The most common food allergens include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish,, and walnuts. Symptoms of a food allergy can range from mild -like hives or an itchy mouth to severe (like anaphylaxis, a very serious reaction that can make it hard to breathe by swelling of mucous membranes and cause a sudden drop in blood pressure).

Environmental allergies, also called allergies to substances in the environment (like pollen, mold, and pet dander), are triggered by exposure to these substances. These allergies can cause symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion. If you have allergies, there are a few things you can do to manage and prevent them: Avoid the substance that causes your allergylike ollens .

If you have a food allergy, this means not eating the food that triggers your symptoms. If you have environmental allergies, it might mean staying inside on days when pollen counts are high or keeping the windows of your car and the home closed to keep pollen out of your home. Use allergy medicatias on a needed basis and follow your PCP’s advice.

Over-the-counter and prescription medications like Allegra can help relieve allergy symptoms. These include antihistamines, decongestants, and nasal sprays including fluticasone, Use air purifiers. Air purifiers can help remove allergens from the air in your home, which can help reduce allergy symptoms. Wash bedding and clothing regularly as well cleaning your nostrils before sleeping helps.