By Joel Escol
Anaphylaxis
is life-threatening that’s why those who suffer from it must immediately be
brought to the hospital for treatment.
The occurrence of anaphylaxis makes allergy dangerous.
The symptoms of anaphylaxis differ depending on the type of allergy. These symptoms may be present minutes or hours after a person is exposed to the allergen. Among the parts of the body that are commonly affected when there is anaphylaxis are the skin (80% to 90%), respiratory (70%), gastrointestinal (30% to 45%), cardiovascular (10% to 45%) and the central nervous system (10% to 15%).
If the skin is affected, the symptoms include hives, flushing, itchiness, burning sensation on the skin, swelling of the tongue and throat, hypoxia or lack of oxygen in some patients and runny nose.
Among the respiratory symptoms of anaphylaxis are cough, shortness of breath, hoarseness of voice, wheezing and a high-pitched vibrating wheezing sound during breathing while the cardiovascular symptoms include low or sudden drop in blood pressure which results to lightheadedness and dizziness.
If anaphylaxis affects the intestines, the symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, loss of bladder control and pelvic pain.
Health experts say allergy, a disorder of the immune
system, is a common condition that majority of people have.
Allergy
occurs when a person is exposed to substances called allergens in the
environment and inside the home. Among the most common allergens are the wastes
of dust mites; pollens; molds and mildew; cockroaches; wool; gloves or any
substances that are made from latex; fur or hair of animals such as cats, dogs
and horses; poisonous plants; certain food like peanuts,
cow's milk, dairy products, soy, seafood and eggs; some types of medicines; and sting
of insects like bees and wasps.
Some people may also experience allergic reactions when
exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures, sunlight and other environmental
triggers.
Among the most common
symptoms of allergies are red, itchy, swollen and watery eyes; sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, eczema, hives, wheezing or an asthma attack.
Allergies on food may cause abdominal pain;
nausea; vomiting; swelling of the tongue, lips, face and throat; stomach cramps, tingling and
itching in the mouth, diarrhea,
shortness of breath, and rarely rectal bleeding.
Doctors identified some risk factors that are associated
with allergies. These include family history of both asthma and allergy, and the
presence of pesticides in tap water.
Not having enough sunlight exposure and babies who were
delivered through Caesarian section also have higher risk of developing allergies.
Doctors
said if you already have an allergy, chances are big that you would also
develop allergy to other substances.
Majority
of allergic reactions are mild to
moderate and are therefore not a problem.
However, there are people who
develop anaphylaxis, a severe form of allergic reaction.
The occurrence of anaphylaxis makes allergy dangerous.
The symptoms of anaphylaxis differ depending on the type of allergy. These symptoms may be present minutes or hours after a person is exposed to the allergen. Among the parts of the body that are commonly affected when there is anaphylaxis are the skin (80% to 90%), respiratory (70%), gastrointestinal (30% to 45%), cardiovascular (10% to 45%) and the central nervous system (10% to 15%).
If the skin is affected, the symptoms include hives, flushing, itchiness, burning sensation on the skin, swelling of the tongue and throat, hypoxia or lack of oxygen in some patients and runny nose.
Among the respiratory symptoms of anaphylaxis are cough, shortness of breath, hoarseness of voice, wheezing and a high-pitched vibrating wheezing sound during breathing while the cardiovascular symptoms include low or sudden drop in blood pressure which results to lightheadedness and dizziness.
If anaphylaxis affects the intestines, the symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, loss of bladder control and pelvic pain.
Among the allergens that can cause
anaphylaxis are certain medications and some food like peanuts, eggs, shellfish
and latex.
Insect sting can also cause severe anaphylactic
reaction.
If you have already experienced severe
allergy, an Anaphylaxis Management Plan must be carried out by your doctor.
Most often, anaphylaxis is treated using a medicine called epinephrine.
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Joel Escol is an online media professional, Internet Entrepreneur and Network Builder. He has an allergy problem so that he shares to this blog how to properly treat allergy while you will have also the opportunity to earn money online. Joel is now earning $1000 per month online.
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Joel Escol is an online media professional, Internet Entrepreneur and Network Builder. He has an allergy problem so that he shares to this blog how to properly treat allergy while you will have also the opportunity to earn money online. Joel is now earning $1000 per month online.
