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One of the marvels of the human body is that it can defend itself against harmful invaders such as viruses or bacteria. In some people, the body reacts to harmless substances such as dust, mold or pollen by producing an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE). When patients with one of the allergic diseases (such as rhinitis or asthma) are exposed to these substances, the immune system then rallies its defenses, launching a host of complex chemical weapons to attack and destroy the supposed enemy. In the process, some unpleasant and, in extreme cases, life-threatening symptoms may be experienced.

Hundreds or even thousands of ordinary substances can trigger allergic reactions. These are called “allergens.” Among the most common are plant pollen, molds, household dust (dust mites), animal dander, industrial chemicals, foods, medicines and insect stings.

An allergic reaction may occur anywhere in the body, but usually appears in the skin, eyes, lining of the stomach, nose, sinuses, throat and lungs — places where special immune system cells are stationed to fight off invaders that are inhaled, swallowed or come in contact with the skin.

Allergies can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race or socioeconomic status. While it’s true that allergies are more common in children, they can occur for the first time at any age or, in some cases, recur after many years of remission.

Although the exact genetic factors are not yet understood, the tendency to allergies, as well as to allergic disease, is linked to heredity.

Allergies can be “cured” by using a process called desensitization. Once the allergen is clearly identified, usually by a scratch test, the patient is repeatedly injected subcutaneously, over a series of days or weeks, with small amounts if the purified allergen. Alternatively, we can use allergy drops under the tongue (sublingual). These repeated allergy exposures stimulate the patients immune system to no longer react to the allergen over time (tolerize). When the allergen enters the body again the immune system creates antibodies that bind it and prevent (block) it from binding to mast cells (allergy cells). When mast cells bind the allergen, the binding stimulates them to produce and release histamine which causes the allergic reaction. In this case the word cure means, it blocks the allergic reaction from happening.

The symptoms can be similar: Both can cause sneezing, congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, fatigue, and headaches. Itching in the eyes or nose is more common with allergies and less common with a cold. Cold symptoms have no pattern to how they develop. An allergic reaction happens  all at once. Allergies are not contagious. If you feel you are dealing with allergies, please consult with your primary care physician and have them refer you to my office.

Every day from spring to fall the weatherman gives this report. It measures the amount of pollen in the air. The numbers might include mold spores and three types of pollen: grasses, trees, and weeds. The count covers grains per square meter of air collected over 24 hours. It’s translated into a corresponding level: absent, low, medium, or high.

If the count is low, you probably won’t have a problem unless you’re crazy sensitive to pollen. If you have some problems with it, then a medium reading means you’ll probably have a few sniffles. A high count translates to grab the tissue box.

The count can help you plan outdoor activities. If you’re really sensitive, you might want to stay indoors on a high pollen count day. But you should be OK on low and maybe even medium days. If you are struggling with pollen allergies, please get a referral to see Dr. Gupta, so he can diagnose your condition and help you get relief.

Typically, Not. Moving won’t cure the allergies or symptoms you already have. Allergy immunotherapy is the only proven way to resolve allergies. You may have some temporary relief to your symptoms after moving, but most of the time people will develop new allergies to the new environment after a period of time. Allergy immunotherapy can help and reduce this effect.

“Hypo”means under or less than, so it’s a product that’s less likely to trigger an allergic reaction.

Many things we use every day, like cleansers, soaps, deodorants, makeup, and even mouthwash, have ingredients that can trigger a skin allergy. When you expose your skin to these ingredients — most often fragrances and chemicals used as preservatives — you can get contact dermatitis. It starts as red areas that itch and swell. Some people get rashes or blisters.

If you see “hypoallergenic”on the label, it means the product doesn’t have those things in it. But manufacturers don’t have to prove that claim. There are no regulations or standards for them to follow.

Using hypoallergenic products makes a reaction less likely, but nothing can guarantee it will never irritate your skin or trigger an allergy. Test anything new before you use it, especially if you have had skin reactions before. Dab a little on your inner wrist or elbow and wait. You should know how it affects you within 24 hours.

Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory lung disease characterized by recurrent breathing problems. The four cardinal symptoms of asthma are shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness and cough. These symptoms occur when the inflammation of the lungs trigger the airways to twitch. It is the twitching of the airways of the lungs that causes the respiratory problems.

Many things can cause or trigger this twitching of the airways or airway hyper-reactivity. Allergies can be a common cause of airways hyper-reactivity. Other triggers can include respiratory infections, cold air, exercise and various irritants like air pollution and fragrances. 

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