Allergies

An allergy is defined as an overreaction to usually harmless substance that the immune system determines is harmful, even if it is not. When the immune system is challenged with an allergen (substance which causes an allergic reaction) it becomes sensitized, committing the allergen memory. From that moment forward, the immune system recognizes the allergen and sets up a defense by releasing the chemical into the blood that may cause various symptoms.

Common allergies, causes, and symptoms:
Hay fever – this is a common allergy occurring most often in the spring and summer months when pollen and mold spore counts are highest. Symptoms may include a runny nose, sneezing, and nasal obstruction.

Asthma – this disease affects the respiratory system and can cause repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, tightness of chest, and coughing.

Pet allergy – probably the ,most common pet allergy is to cats, small, invisible flakes of skin known as dander are the culprit of pet allergy, causing itching watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing.

Dust mite allergy – these microscopic organisms thrive in warm humid areas such as mattresses, carpet, and upholstery; they may create allergy symptoms like wheezing, a runny nose, or watery eyes.

Food allergy – A food allergy is an immune system response to a food that the human body has mistakenly identified as a harmful substance. Once the immune system decides that a particular is harmful to the body, it creates specific antibodies (immunoglobulin E) to defy the perceived enemy. Because of the perceived invasion, the immune system releases massive amounts of chemicals, including histamine, to protect the body. These chemical trigger a surge of symptoms that can affect the skin, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, or cardiovascular system.

Symptoms of food allergy mainly include:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain or cramps, skin rashes, itching, swelling and redness, wheezing, cough, runny nose, etc.

Some other allergies mainly include:
Insect allergy – usually from the bite of a particular insect.

Drug allergy – which can be quite serious and may result in anaphylaxis-a life threatening condition.

Physical agent allergy – such as an allergy to cold, heat, or exercise.

Contact allergy – such as to latex, household chemicals, or newsprint.

Allergy Diagnosis
Diagnosis of allergies mainly depends upon careful history, habits, symptoms, physical examination. In case of food allergy elimination diet and food diary should be maintained. Laboratory tests mainly include skin and blood tests.

Allergy Treatment and Homeopathy
Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat allergy but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility.

As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several remedies are available in allergy treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, a patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person.

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