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Understanding Allergies and How To Treat Them

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Written by Dorothy Medlum

Monday, 09 June 2008

by DorothyMedlum

More than 20% of the adults and children in the United States are affected by allergies. That means millions of people are affected yearly. These maladies can affect people at various times during their life and during different seasons as well, depending on the cause of the reaction.

There are various sources of these maladies. Pollen, dust mites, food, and mold may be the very sources that bring the reaction to you.

Parents who have suffered from allergies may have passed this on to their children, since allergies can be inherited. This does not mean, however; that you will be plagued by the same allergies. It means the tendency to have an allergy is stronger for the child, if the parent has had one. When the immune system is weak, a reaction to a specific substance may be greater.

What is an allergy?

Another reason for having an allergic reaction may be due to your weakened immune system. If you have had the flu or you are pregnant, you may develop sensitivity to a substance you wouldn't otherwise be affected by.

Allergies are the result of our body's way of dealing with different substances. Your immune system may react as though pollen or mold is harmful to you. When sneezing, watery eyes, hives, or runny noses appear, you are having a reaction to this substance.

Lifestyle changes also help reduce your exposure to allergens. Removing pets from the home and keeping your home free of dust, may allow your allergy problem to subside.

Sometimes, these methods you have tried don't work; then, shots may become necessary to help with the allergies. This type of treatment is known as immunotherapy. The shots allow you to remain free of symptoms. For many, the shots present a "cure." Check with your doctor, if you think that you may indeed have an allergy. You will discover many methods to living an allergy-free life.

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