Allergy Medicine

Allergy Treatment

Even the most diligent allergy sufferer will not be able to prevent all allergic substances from entering their world. However, even if having taken all the precautions, you suffer from an allergic attack, allergy medicine is available.

Allergy medicines are of the most benefit if you use them prior to being exposed to allergens.

Antihistamines are known to counter many allergic responses such as, sneezing, runny noses, and many others.

Decongestant allergy medicines relieve blocked up noses, and may deter sore throats.

Nasal steroid sprays are allergy medicines to assist with inhaled allergens.

Romolyn sodium, is another allergy medicine and is helpful as a nasal spray.

Eye drops, which may not be a true allergy medicine, may assist with eye sensitivity from an allergic response.

Allergy Causes

An allergy is a response by the body’s immune system, caused for example, by some environmental substance, or by the foods that we eat, usually protein, that are collectively known as allergens.

The first time an allergic person is exposed to an allergen the symptoms may not occur. What happens is that your immune system mistakenly considers allergens, that would not normally be thought of as harmful, to be invaders that seek to damage the body. That triggers the immune system to produce antibodies to overcome the attack. Antibodies produced in this way are known as IgE, or immunoglobulin E.

If, and when, you are again exposed to a similar allergen, your immune system will automatically mass produce IgE antibodies and direct them to neutralize the allergens. When the antibodies bind with the allergens, they circulate round the body, and encounter specific types of cell known as mast and basil cells. These cells contain chemical substances, including histamine, that are major causes of inflammation.

The IgE antibodies with the allergens attached to them, bind with the mast and basil cells, changing their cell membranes, which causes the substances inside to leak out into surrounding tissue. The resultant inflammation is a common symptom of allergy. Allergies vary from person to person. Some suffer because of allergen, in their food, whilst the air they breathe is the culprit for others, and some, more unfortunate people, may suffer from multiple allergies.

Allergy Symptoms

Regardless of the sort of allergy you may have, the symptoms are frequently similar, and include:

Sneezing
Nasal congestion
Eyes watering
Runny nose
Ear discomfort
Bags under the eyes
Hives
Rashes
Breathing difficulties
Anaphylaxis (May in extreme cases prove to be fatal)

The old adage, that prevention is better than cure, is much the case with allergy. If you know that you are allergic to a particular substance, it is sensible to do all you can to avoid it. For example, if you are allergic to dust mites, you should keep your house as clean as possible. There are air filters that you can buy to assist the process, and if you are able to create a dust free environment you might consider working from home, if that is feasible.

If you are aware that you are allergic to a specific food, it should be totally eliminated from your diet. If that results in other problems, such as vitamin deficiency, suitable supplements are available

Although you may not be able to totally eliminate allergy symptoms, with due care and attention, you may decrease their frequency and severity.

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