Allergies
Have you ever had a runny nose and sneezing? These symptoms can be caused by allergies. Many people get allergies in the spring. Some people have food allergies. What causes allergies? What can be done to manage them?
People experiencing allergy symptoms
What is an Allergy?
An allergy is a reaction. Pollution and diet may cause allergies. Contact with allergens is also a possible cause. Many allergies run in families as well.
Process of an allergy developing in the body
When you have an allergy, your body makes chemicals when an allergen gets inside it. Histamines are chemicals in the body that cause swelling. The person feels itchy, has a runny nose, and sneezes. The person may also get a rash.
Food Allergies
Some of the most common allergies are food allergies. Some food allergens are eggs, milk, peanuts, or wheat. Symptoms of food allergies are skin rashes, swelling, trouble breathing, and stomach problems. These food allergies can cause anaphylaxis, which makes it hard to breathe.
Common sources of food allergies
Diagnosis of Allergies
Diagnosis can help treat allergies. A doctor must do a test to learn about the allergies. There are different kinds of tests.
In the skin prick test, liquid with an allergen is dropped on a person’s skin. The skin is pierced so that the liquid flows in. If there is a bump like a bug bite, the person is allergic.
A person with allergies may have a blood test. The blood is sent to a lab. The lab can tell what allergy the person has. Then, the doctor can treat the allergy.
Treatment of Allergies
Allergy shots can help allergies. The person is exposed to allergens through injections. The body starts to get used to the allergens. The allergy will not cause problems anymore. Allergy shots are useful for allergies to bug bites and pollen.
A patient receiving an allergy
Doctors can give other treatments to allergic people. Doctors can give shots to help. Allergies can be dangerous. People with allergies should go to the doctor.
Many people have allergies. But doctors are discovering more treatments to help!
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Questions
What is the meaning of the word diagnosis?
To find the cause of something
A way to prevent allergies
To discover a new medicine for something
A person’s reaction to allergies
What are some common food allergens mentioned in the article?
Eggs, milk, peanuts, or wheat
What are some symptoms of food allergies mentioned in the article?
Skin rashes, swelling, trouble breathing, and stomach problems
What is anaphylaxis?
A severe allergic reaction that can make it hard to breathe and can be life-threatening
What are some common tests used for diagnosing allergies mentioned in the article?
Skin prick test and blood test