Do you know that there are at least 31 types of allergy? Arranged alphabetically, almost all the letters in the alphabet are represented, starting from A to Z.
Let’s take a look at six of these allergies following the alphabet – from A to F. Let’s get to know some of the basic information about them so you’ll know what type of allergy you have.
Allergic Conjunctivitis is also known as Pink Eye. Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious, and is usually caused by any of the following: allergy; bacteria; viruses; irritating substances such as shampoo, smoke and dirt; sexually transmitted diseases or STD’s; and by chlorinated water in swimming pools.
Bee Allergy or allergy from bee stings can be tolerable to some people, but for people who are sensitive to bee stings or for people who has allergy with bee stings, it can be very dangerous. Reactions to bee stings can be as mild as swelling or it can also be worst such as deadly anaphylactic shock. Reactions to bee sting can cause blocking of airways, causing circulatory collapse and, sometimes, death.
Casein Allergy is an allergy to a protein in milk called casein. It happens when the body’s immune system erroneously thinks the protein is destructive and to protect the body, it produces antibodies which trigger the release of body chemicals such as histamine. Symptoms include swelling of the lips, the mouth, the tongue, the face, and/or throat. Visible symptoms also include skin reactions in the forms or rashes; hives; red, itchy skin; sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, coughing, wheezing, or itchy eyes.
Dust Allergies. Dust is made up of many different things. Maybe not very many of us know that a single piece of dust actually contains flakes of dead skin from us – humans, from pet dander, from parts of fabric we have in our homes, from lint, from bits of food that fell on the floors or on tables, as well as living organisms like fungus, bacteria, mold spores, and dust mites.
Egg Allergies
Egg allergies are more common to children than adults, and it’s the white part of the egg that causes the allergy. Allergic reactions to egg white can be mild to severe and involves the skin and gastrointestinal tracts. If you are allergic to egg whites, try to avoid products that use it as an ingredient as allergic reactions can be immediate.
Fish Allergy is the most difficult allergy to live with because if you have it, it is essential that you avoid fish altogether and any product that contains fish as an ingredient. It will also be a very wise decision to avoid sea food and avoid visiting or patronizing sea food restaurants because even if you order a meal with no fish in it, your meal may still be exposed to cooking utensils with fish proteins on them.
Knowing the type of allergy you have can be a great help towards avoiding an allergy attack. Know what causes yours and stay clear away from it at all cost!
As an Allergy Sufferer, I recommend:
Eliminating carpet from your home and switching to hard-surface floors, go with allergy bedding, choose dust-proof pillow covers, wash pillows and fabrics often and invest in a good air purifier like the Austin air purifier.
