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What Causes Allergies



The symptoms of allergies vary, and often people who are sensitive to certain environmental elements will react differently, leading to a diagnosis that may be incorrect. Treating an underlying issue is key to bringing long term relief from chronic allergy-associated illnesses, so finding the specific allergen that a person is allergic to will be crucial. Proper diagnosis and an open mind to different avenues of treatment can bring a change of life to those who are super-sensitive to allergens of all kinds. An individual may begin their journey of discovery by first determining what causes allergies and how certain substances can best be avoided.



Many who are sneezing, coughing, and rubbing their irritated eyes are asking doctors about the specifics associated with what causes allergies. Getting the facts can help those with hay fever or cedar fever, and a host of other bodily reactions to elements in the air, begin to understand the body's process of combating what it perceives as harmful. When individuals understand their own bodies and have a plan for treatment, knowing when they will be exposed to certain substances or elements, they are taking aggressive action towards living a healthy lifestyle. Giving our bodies the best opportunity to operate at maximum capacity will bring about not only a physical improvement, but an emotional improvement as well.



When a person exhibits symptoms of allergies, he or she is having a reaction to specific allergens that their body determines are harmful. The immune system kicks into the gear and begins to produce histamines that will make the body attempt to block the invading substance. The runny or plugged up nose is the human body's way of keeping a harmful matter from entering. Histamines can cause the inner membranes in the nose to swell, the eyes to run, increased mucus production, and a whole host of other bodily reactions. Low grade fevers, rashes, headaches, and sore throats are all symptoms of allergies. And, histamines can cause airways to constrict and increase mucus productions in the lungs as well, leading to the serious illness of asthma. Many, many people with asthma are having respiratory issues because of allergens found in the air that we breathe.



Allergens can be located, surprisingly, in many substances. Pollens in the spring, grasses in the summer, certain unwanted weeds and mold year-round can be the allergens that make some people miserable. In home dust mites, mold, and animal dander are among the most offensive. Not all substance and matter found by to be offensive come from the natural environment. Tobacco smoke is a major contributor to respiratory related reactions and pollution can also be invasive. What causes allergies is the body's immune system misreading certain natural elements, but with the cases of tobacco and synthetic chemicals, the body is truly protecting itself.



There are also food allergens, and the most common foods that bring about discomforts and symptoms of allergies are wheat, soy, milk, and eggs. Although anyone can be allergic to any food, these are the most frequent contributors. Immune reactions to food will generally include a skin rash, tingling in the mouth, or various gastric problems, such as cramping and vomiting. Food allergens may also trigger respiratory reactions, as well.



The treatment for those who are sensitive to airborne or food allergens can vary greatly. Often medications that address the histamine production, such as antihistamines, are prescribed. But, taking medication that addresses only the symptoms is not enough. It will be important for sufferers to take action in avoiding the substances that their own bodies find offensive. This could mean a change in lifestyle for some. Many have found increased relief when taking specific steps to make the immediate environment more "body friendly". First, if having negative reactions to substances found in the home, a complete home make-over may be in order. Removing carpets, pets, and fabric draperies that can host many different little irritating molecules will help. Washing bed linens weekly can combat dust mite and other species of allergen producers from multiplying. Keeping windows closed during certain seasons and staying indoors when pollutants are high can also be helpful.



Take time to seek the Lord's guidance when taking action against the things that bring about sinus and respiratory misery. Our Lord desires that we turn to Him in all circumstances, good and bad. "For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that he would grant you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man." (Ephesians 3:14-16)



Some immune reactions can be serious, as with an asthma attack. Learning what causes allergies and respiratory problems can help those with asthma be proactive in managing their disorders. Working together with a doctor, medications, preventative measures, and prayer will lead to an increased quality of life with less frustrations. When an individual knows his or her body, they are in a position to use that body to the glory of the Lord.

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