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Allergy
Also called: Hypersensitivity
An allergy is a reaction of your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are
* Pollen
* Dust mites
* Mold spores
* Pet dander
* Food
* Insect stings
* Medicines
The number of cases and types of allergies are increasing due to pollution and other serious environmental changes. Homoeopathy has proved to be highly effective in treating respiratory allergies
Allergy is a disorder of the immune system and occurs due to reaction to environmental substances known as allergens. These reactions are acquired, predictable and rapid. Allergic reactions occur after the immune system mistakenly learns to recognise innocent foreign substances i.e. allergens as potentially harmful. Allergens that most frequently cause problems are pollens, mold spores, house dust mites, animal danders, foods, insect bites or stings, plants, insect spores, viruses, bacteria, medications and environmental conditions such as cold temperatures.
Types of allergies
Allergic reactions can be mild, like a runny nose, or they can be severe, like difficulty in breathing. An Asthma attack, for example, is often an allergic reaction to something that is breathed into the lungs in a person who is susceptible.
Allergic rhinitis is a general term used to apply to anyone who has allergy-based symptoms. Allergic rhinitis can be a seasonal problem commonly known as "hay fever" or pollen allergy or a year-round problem commonly known as perennial allergic rhinitis. Hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis is caused by allergy to pollens of trees, grasses, weeds or mold spores. Perennial allergic rhinitis is caused by house dust, animal danders, mold and some foods.
Allergy to dust found in houses is the most common cause of "perennial allergic rhinitis," which simply means that the offending allergens are present year round. House dust isn't a single substance, but rather a mixture of potentially allergic particles. It may contain fibres from various fabrics, cotton lint, feathers, and other stuffing material. Dust often contains microscopic mites, which live in bedding, furniture, and carpets. It is the waste products of these mites that set off the allergic reaction.
Household pets are the main cause of allergic reactions to animals. Cats are the main culprit. Pet allergies aren't caused by fur but rather by the proteins in animal saliva, dander and urine. Animals, especially cats, can carry the allergen on their dander. Guinea pigs and gerbils are more popular these days as pets, but they can also cause allergic reactions in some people.
Asthma is caused by intrinsic and extrinsic or inhaled factors. Intrinsic factors are pollens, dust, dust mites, animal fur, animal dander or feathers. Extrinsic factors are respiratory infections; a cough, cold or bronchitis; exercise and tobacco smoke or other air pollutants, and can be caused by an allergy to a particular food or medication.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a respiratory allergy usually occur within the first few hours after exposure and are generally triggered by airborne allergens such as plant pollens, animal dander, dust mites, and mold spores.
Mild symptoms
*Sneezing
*Coughing or wheezing
*Postnasal drip
*Itchy nose and throat
*Throat hoarseness
*Impaired sense of smell
*Runny or clogged nose with clear, thin mucus
*Watery, itchy, red, or swollen eyes
*Congestion
*Fatigue
*Conjunctivitis wherein there is inflammation of membrane that lines eyelids, causing swollen eyelids and redness around the eyes.
Severe symptoms
*Shortness of breath
*Difficulty in breathing
*Chest tightness and pain
Tips to prevent allergy: The main aim is to minimize exposure to the offending allergens. Some hints for reducing pollen exposure are -
*Cleanliness makes a huge difference. So as much as possible, the surrounding should be dust free.
*Keep windows closed as much as possible especially in the bedroom during the pollen season.
*Drive with car windows closed to avoid pollution.
*Try to avoid inhaling pollution with the help of a simple cloth or surgical mask when going out.
*Early morning exercise when air is clear is beneficial.
Homoeopathic Treatment
Allergies, especially respiratory allergies, are one of the indications for which Homeopathic treatment is most frequently sought. Homeopathic remedies are prescribed by symptoms rather than conditions, as each case of a particular illness can manifest differently in different people. Homeopathic medicine alleviates allergy symptoms without the side effects, working with a body's natural responses to strengthen the immune system. Some of the medicines in respiratory allergy are Allium Cepa, Arsenicum Album, Euphrasia, Ferrum Phosphoricum, Gelsemium, Natrum Muriaticum, Nux Vomica, Pulsatilla, Sabadilla, Wyethia.
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