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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Allergies' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Allergies 1. Food Allergies - The Basics - By: Michael Russell Food allergies are not as prevalent as some people may think. About two percent of adults and six percent of children under the age of three have food allergies. Research indicates that twelve million Americans suffer from food allergies. The purpose of your immune system is to protect... 2. Understanding Dog Allergies - By: Michael Russell Does your dog scratches his body all the time? Does he often chase his tail or constantly cough and wheeze all throughout the day? Does he often have eye and nose discharges? If you do notice these symptoms, your dog may be suffering from allergies! You heard me right - dogs can also... Featured ArticleWhat Causes Allergies? What exactly are allergies? Oh, we all know how allergies affect us. The itching, sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose, and other symptoms of allergies often send us running for the Sudafed. But what is it that causes allergies? Allergies are a result of the body’s immune system. What happens is the immune system targets a non-harmful substance, like pollen, and attacks it like it is a malicious virus. An extremely sensitive immune system can actually harm the organ in the body that it is thinkin ...
Read full story 3. Allergies Caught At Home - By: Michael Russell There are certain things found in the home that can cause allergies for some people. This may include house dust mites, pollen, moulds, animal dander and certain chemicals. There are numerous ways and approaches to reduce the chances of your allergies acting up. House dust mites are f... 4. Tips On Food Allergies - By: Michael Russell Allergies from food are prompted after eating a particular type of food to which your body is sensitive. The body sees the food as a foreign substance, and creates a certain reaction towards it. The body creates antibodies in an attempt to attack on the proteins that come from the food. The aller... 5. Allergies - 3 Surefire Ways To Handle Dermatitis - By: Michael Russell You break out in a rash after wearing your favorite costume jewelry which you have been using on and off for about a year now. You go to your dermatologist to have it checked and guess what? She diagnosed you with allergic contact dermatitis! A new makeup line has been introduced in t... 6. Pet Allergies: Simple Treatments For Sufferers - By: Michael Russell We often associate allergies with pollen, weed and grass. But most allergy sufferers are allergic to all kinds of allergens, including pets. People who are allergic to pets should know that there are methods to combat pet dander and allergens. Do dogs and cats with less hair mean th... 7. Severe Allergies Are Not To Be Taken Lightly - By: Michael Russell It seems more and more people are suffering from allergies these days. Hay fever is on the rise, and doctors are saying more allergy sufferers are seeking medical help because their allergies have increased in intensity over the last few years. Allergies can develop slowly over time. ... 8. Attack Back: Mold Allergies - By: Michael Russell Mold allergies can be a constant source of discomfort. Unlike seasonal allergies that get seasonal time off; or food and pet allergies, which can be physically avoided, mold allergies bother sufferers 24/7. This is because mold is around us all the time, every day, indoors and out, rain or shine. ... 9. Allergy Drugs Behind The Counter - By: Michael Russell As every allergy sufferer knows by now, a new federal law went into affect on September 30, 2006, which restricted the display of nonprescription medicines containing the decongestant pseudo-ephedrine (PSE). Now they must be kept in a locked case or behind the counter. In addition a log must be k... 10. Can You Be Allergic To The Sun? - By: Michael Russell It’s rare, but it IS possible to have what appears to be an allergic response to sunlight, but it’s not a true allergy. In true allergies, the body is reacting to a foreign substance. In sun allergies, the body is reacting to the natural changes in the skin brought about by exposure to the sun. ... 11. Learn How Allergic Conditions Can Affect You - By: Michael Russell As countless people are well aware, allergies are a nuisance and a debilitating condition. An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system has an overreaction to a normally harmless substance. This substance is known as an allergen and often results in symptoms that can range from itchy ey... 12. Living With Peanut Allergies - By: Michael Russell Allergies to peanuts are the most common type of food allergy to cause severe reaction. It is estimated that over 3 million Americans or 1.1% of the population suffer from peanut allergies. Peanut allergies are especially prevalent in children and often fade away as they grow to adulthood. Most a... 13. Gluten Allergies, Celiac Disease And Dairy - By: Michael Russell Gluten is found in the protein of cereal grains. It can be found in a wide variety of foods, and some people have allergies to it. Allergies to gluten are found in women more than men, and tend to affect those of European descent. Gluten allergies can cause eczema, skin rashes, itchin... 14. The Allergies – Candida Connection - By: Michael Russell There seems to be a connection between some food allergies and Candida Albacans. Candida is common yeast that builds in the abdomen. Candida Albacans is the most common type, which itself comes in two forms – yeast and fungal. In its yeast form it is benign. As it multiples if star... 15. Identification And Treatment Of Skin Allergies - By: Michael Russell Allergies can be defined as a hypersensitivity to some substance. This sensitivity can present itself in three basic ways: 1. Breathing system presentations, such as rhinitis and asthma. 2. Intestinal allergies such as diarrhea. 3. Skin allergies, such as d... 16. Penicillin: A Life Saver And A Dangerous Allergen - By: Michael Russell Years ago, before allergies to it were discovered, penicillin was the only antibiotic doctors used to treat infections. Since its discovery in mold found on moldy oranges, it had been a relatively cheap and easy-to-make solution to what had previously been a deadly problem. Even today it is the mo... 17. Pet Allergies Can Be Controlled - By: Michael Russell It is estimated that 15% of the population is allergic to their pet. Are you one of them? There are many symptoms of an allergy to a pet. Sneezing, sniffling and runny eyes are some of the more common ones. Rash or itching may be present if physical contact occurs. Lung congestion and shortness of b... 18. An Allergy Primer For You - By: Michael Russell By definition, an allergy is an inflammation caused by certain irritants called allergens. Allergens can take many forms. A very common type is nick named “hay fever” and is caused by certain pollens in the air. Hay fever is called a “seasonal” allergy, because it affects people only at those tim... 19. Allergies Are Nothing To Sneeze At. - By: Michael Russell It's hard for a person who has no allergies to understand that some people can actually die from allergic reactions. Unfortunately, the view that allergies are a psychological problem is only supported by the fact that there are cases in hypnotic literature of patients being helped, or even cured of... 20. Dealing With Allergies - By: Michael Russell There are thousands of Americans that deal with symptoms of allergies every year. The number is gradually increasing. Though many of us suffer, not all of us know why. Many are just misdiagnosed. Others have very mild symptoms and don’t realize that anything is wrong. Usually when a per... 21. Allergies – Forms And Treatment - By: Michael Russell It is estimated that about fifty million Americans are allergic to one or more things. Our body’s immune system produces antibodies when it mistakes any harmless substance or allergen as an intruder. These antibodies are produced to defend the body against the substances mistakenly regarded as offen... 22. Allergies - Start With The Bedroom - By: Michael Russell If you an allergy sufferer that suffers from dust, pollen, or any other nasal allergies, you should consider the most important room in your house: the bedroom. Why the bedroom? The bedroom is where we spend the most time in the house, or even anywhere. In fact, on average, we spend roughly eight... 23. Allergies – Risks And Prevention Plan - By: Michael Russell A person’s chances of having allergies can be affected by both heredity and the environment. How do you assess your risk of having allergies? 1. When one of your parent’s has known allergies, you may have 30 to 50 percent chance of having allergies yourself. The risk increases 60 to 80 pe... 24. Alternative Treatments For Allergy Sufferers - By: Michael Russell Doctors often prescribe medicine to treat allergies. But taking medicine has caused some allergy suffers to endure unnatural effects such as drowsiness and headaches. With growing concern of chemicals and pills, alternative approaches to treating pollen and springtime allergies are becoming more p... 25. Allergies..or Heart Attack? - By: Michael Russell A few years ago a woman started having a wide variety of medical issues. They ranged from a skin condition all the way to classic heart attack signs and symptoms. Her family doctor ran a complete array of tests over a period of months, but never considered the possibility of a heart attack. The d... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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