Allergy is a condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to certain foreign substances. And it is common and increasing cause of illness affecting between 15% and 20% of the population.An allergy develops when your immune system perceives a specific thing/chemical as dangerous. It responds by inducing an allergic response. Allergens are substances that trigger allergic responses. Certain foods, animals, pollen, mold, dust mites, certain medicines, latex, insect stings, cockroaches, and perfumes/household chemicals are the top ten allergens.

Most Common Allergies

• Allergic Rhinitis- Seasonal ('hayfever') or perennial ( year-round - examples include allergy to house dust mite, cats, dogs and moulds).
• Asthma
• Atopic Eczema (Dermatitis) 
• Drug Allergy- “adverse drug reactions” 
• Food Allergy(Food Hypersensitivity (FHS)), and Food Intolerance
• Skin Allergy- urticaria (hives, nettle rash, welts) 

Who are susceptible to it?

The theory of ‘hygiene hypothesis’ , takes us to the memory of child hood were we played in sand, and drenched in rain exploring all kinds of infectious substances, that made us strong today.

Yes, here the theory explains that infections in early life are critically important in maturation of the immune response and bias the immune system against the development of allergies.

Less exposure to infections     ==>   more prone to develop allergy diseases.

Most common allergies with some of their symptoms:

Pollen

• Sneezing
• Itching
• Congestion
• Watery eyes, nose, mouth.

Dust

• Sneezing
• Running nose
• Eyes watery

Food allergy

• Itching
• Hives
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Swelling around mouth

Insect bites

• Generalized hives
• Redness and itching
• Swelling at the site of sting
• Restlessness
• Rapid pulse

Does everyone gets allergy?

No, most allergies are inherited, which means they are passed on to children by their parents.

If your child develops allergy, it is very likely that you or your partner has allergy.

General symptoms of allergies:

Which goes from mild to severe:

Mild

• Rashes or hives
• Itching
• Watery eyes
• Runny nose

These reaction do not spread to the other parts of the body.

Moderate

• It also has itching and rashes which may spread to other parts also.

Severe

  Allergy reaction known as anaphylaxis, is a rare and life-threatening energy in which your body response to the allergens is sudden and affects the whole body.

How allergies diagnosed?

When your symptoms last longer than a week or two and tend to come back, make an appointment with the physician.

And some blood tests and /or skin hypersensitivity tests can be done to know the allergies.

 How allergies treated with homeopathy?

Although avoiding the allergens is an important treatment approach, it usually doesn’t end the allergic reaction.

Homeopathy is one of the best and gentle forms of treatment that is most likely to relieve the allergy related health problems or symptoms, food intolerance and sensitivities.

Try homeopathy by consulting Dr Jemz homeopathy clinic to match a remedy that suits your personality, individual constitution and symptoms.