[color =green]What is Allergy[/color]
An allergy is a reaction of a person 's immune system to a normally harmless substance, one that doesn't cause problems for most people .
It 's hard to believe that things as unrelated as pollen, animal dander, bee venom , foods and mold can all potentially lead to the same type of problem . What these substances have in common is that they are proteins and are among the most common allergens . They can cause severe allergic reactions in some people .
[color =green]PREVENTION[/color]
Prevention is the best treatment for allergies. By identifying exactly what you're allergic to, you can avoid it if at all possible , sometimes greatly limiting your symptoms without resorting to medical treatments . Visiting an allergist is the most accurate way of determining what exactly you are allergic to.
[color =green]TREATMENT[/color]
It 's important to remember that if you suffer from any severe allergic reaction—such as anaphylactic shock or asthma that causes shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or any other extreme discomfort —you should seek medical attention immediately .
The first course of treatment is avoiding the allergen . Your health care professional may also prescribe medications , recommend over - the-counter remedies or suggest allergy shots or injections available for inhaled allergens and venom . Although there is no cure for allergies , one of these strategies or a combination of them may provide significant relief from allergy symptoms.
