Sea foods, tubers, milk and milk products…. Some people are allergic to such foods. Allergies can cause swelling of the mouth, red patches on the skin, a kind of irritation and itching. These allergies will eventually subside… or they may have to avoid this food for the duration. What is an allergy? Pulmonologist Dr. Varadarajan explains about the problems caused by it and the treatment methods.
Allergies occur when something disagrees with them. There are many types of immune cells in our body. Antibodies are produced from it. The higher the production of IgE antibodies, the more likely a person will develop an allergy.
For example, dust, pollen particles or vehicle fumes, exhaust fumes, pollen… all these can cause some kind of allergy. A person sneezes four times during exposure. Another person sneezes 40 times. It can be said that IgE is produced more in his body.
And depending on the form in which these go in our body, its effects will be affected. And they vary according to the effect they cause on our body. Allergic sinusitis is a stuffy nose. Allergies on the skin are called eczema. If the lungs are affected, it is asthma, if the food does not agree, it is called oral allergy syndrome, and the treatment varies according to the problems of each allergy.” When IgE is overproduced, it binds to basophils.
The atom breaks and some kind of chemical is released from it. First there is a runny nose, then within 4 hours nasal congestion and shortness of breath may later turn into asthma. This problem can be caused by carpet dust, pillow dust, pet hair, cockroaches etc. Some people may be allergic to food. Eggs, cow’s milk, peanuts, fish, shrimp are easily allergenic foods.
Allergy sufferers can dry the pillow in the sun. The pillowcase can be washed, dried in the sun, ironed and used. Make sure that the room is not too humid. If AC is used, the blower in it should be cleaned from time to time. Some play with a furry teddy bear. If you have allergy sufferers at home, it is better not to use such toys.
Laying vinyl and wood tiles on the floor will reduce the risk of allergies. If the allergy does not subside after following these steps, it is necessary to consult a doctor. For some, medicine, pill; can be controlled by If that is not possible, they can undergo immunotherapy. It is the injection of an allergen that can cause an allergy in the body,” he said.
“Everyone has IgE in their bodies. Some people develop allergies when it is secreted too much. But after a period of time the allergy problem disappears for them. A baby of three and four months is initially allergic to cow’s milk. That’s when the allergy disappears by the age of two. Egg allergy can occur from 9 months to four years.
Allergies like these disappear over time. But the symptoms of some allergies vary. This means that the problem caused by dust can lead to problems like asthma, shortness of breath and wheezing. To get rid of this they should first avoid the allergenic products. The second treatment should be followed. If there is no improvement, immunotherapy can be taken.
Some of these allergies can be life-threatening. People with anaphylaxis allergies first experience shortness of breath, then the body turns blue, fainting, and cold hands and feet. Medically call it Anabelactix shock. Get treatment in hospital immediately. As it is impossible to tell when this will happen, it is important for people with this problem to always keep the medicine on hand as per the doctor’s advice.
When an allergy attack occurs, the medication can be injected immediately. It is important to take precautions to prevent allergies. We need to make some changes in lifestyle,” advises Dr. Varadarajan, a pulmonologist.