For most people, allergens themselves are not typically harmful; it's the allergy symptoms which are caused by the "false alarm" set off by their own immune systems that cause the discomfort and danger. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Fall allergies can be caused by a number of airborne allergens including pollens, molds and even dust mites. Symptoms of fall allergies are similar to any other seasonal or airborne allergy. These symptoms include itchy eyes, watery eyes, itchy...
It's no fun greeting the morning with itchy hives, teary eyes and a runny nose. When allergies strike soon after waking, it can put a damper on the entire day. Fortunately, these symptoms will cease once the individual ends any exposure to the...
Seasonal or perennial irritants to which some people have sensitivities can cause airborne allergies in winter. Outdoor and indoor air quality shifts over time. While outdoor pollen and mold counts change with the seasons, the levels of household...
Allergies to pollen involve an interaction between abnormal human immune systems and allergenic plants and fungi. Tiny airborne pollen grains and fungal spores work their way into people's respiratory systems. Allergic reactions occur when some...
Cilantro is a lacy-leafed herb used to season foods and is popular in Tex-Mex dishes in particular. Cilantro resembles parsley but has a much more pungent odor and taste. Its seeds are known as coriander, and they impart a different flavor than...
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, or the AAAAI, more than half the American population tests positive for one or more allergen. Common allergies cause similar reactions in the body, such as skin rashes, nasal...
Food allergies mostly affect children under the age of three. Nearly 3 million American children are diagnosed with a food-related allergy. Food allergies could become life-threatening if the child has a severe allergic reaction to the particular...
Food allergies can be triggered by certain foods in infants, children and adults. The MayoClinic.com explains that a food allergy causes the immune system to react to a specific food substance as if it is harmful to the body. This releases...
An estimated 2 percent of adults and 8 percent of children in the United States have food allergies, according to the "European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology." Food allergies caused by an immune system response, with symptoms that affect the...
About one-third of American's believe they have a food allergy and take action by modifying their diet to accommodate the suspected allergic reaction, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. A food allergy is a...
People who suffer from allergies, especially as a result of hay fever or other pollen reactions, can experience additional complications of their allergies if they try certain herbal remedies, particularly remedies from sources in the same plant...
A wide variety of different foods can cause allergic reactions. Some foods, such as peanuts, cause allergic reactions in a significant proportion of the population; allergies to these foods are well publicized and widely understood. In other...
Carrots don't make the list of the top six allergy-inducing foods, but some people are allergic to them. People with allergies to carrots typically are also allergic to birch tree pollen, because the proteins in raw carrots are similar to those in...
Allergies occur when the immune system identifies certain substances such as pollen, bee venom, nuts or pet dander as harmful and produces proteins known as antibodies to combat them. These antibodies, in turn, lead to the release of certain...
Few allergies trigger swollen tonsils as a sole symptom. However, if you have pollen, fiber, food or other allergies then swollen tonsils might occur alongside other familiar symptoms. In some cases this will subside after a few hours. However, if...
Airborne allergens such as pollen and pet dander may affect your eyes. Products such as eyedrops or cosmetics also may produce an allergic response in your eyes. If you experience a reaction to environmental factors or chemical products, your...
When you think of allergies, you may think of pollen or eating fish, but any substance that enters your body has potential to trigger an allergic reaction. A common side effect of taking potassium supplements is an allergic reaction, according to...
Molds are fungi that thrive in warm, damp and humid indoor or outdoor places, such as basements, bathrooms, and under dead leaves and logs. Spores released from the mold cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to airborne allergens. According...
When a smoker smokes a cigarette, the smoke and substances from the cigarette settle on his clothing. Even if he smokes outside or away from family members, when he goes inside and rejoins his family, they are still exposed to the cigarette he...
Seasonal allergies and allergens in the home provide some cosmetic issues for women and men alike. Dark undereye circles can make you look tired and sick, but taking steps to control allergy symptoms can eliminate dark circles under your eyes....
The immune system normally functions to help the body get rid of harmful invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. In a child with allergies, the immune system overreacts to normally harmless substances such as food or pollen and treats them as it...
Also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies occur during certain seasons of the year--spring, summer or fall--when normally harmless airborne substances such as pollen and molds are released into the air. The immune system of...
Sinus allergies cause congestion, feelings of pressure, discomfort and pain, and a runny nose. Sinus allergies are often confused with cold symptoms, but are characterized by an itching nose or eyes. According to AllergyReliefCenter.com, there are...
Many Americans experience allergies, whether they are food allergies, allergies to environmental pollutants or allergies associated with natural elements. Allergies are common, especially among children. Allergies can be mild or severe enough to...
Dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by very itchy, red rashes on the hands, neck or other body parts. Dermatitis, also called eczema, may be acute or chronic and result from either contact or exposure to an allergen or irritating...
There are two main types of allergic rhinitis or nasal allergies. Those that produce allergy symptoms year round are considered perennial, and those that trigger attacks in concert with plant pollen and spore cycles are considered seasonal. Once...
Milk allergies are very different from lactose intolerance, though the two are often confused. Allergies are often the body's response to what it feels is an attack on the immune system. The immune system will attempt to fight off unwanted...
Food allergy provokes an abnormal immune response to certain foods that the body mistakes as harmful. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cow's milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soybeans and wheat...
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