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Allergy Treatment Guide
By Kelly Gillis, Thu Dec 8th

Allergy can be described as a malfunction of the immune system,an exaggerated response to certain substances. Allergies come inall different shapes and sizes, some as benign, but bothersomeas the sneezing, wheezing, coughing and watery eyes brought onby pollens, and some whoppers that can actually bring onanaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock and death such a bee stings.

Allergic symptoms can be brought on by many different things.Some environmental allergens are seasonal pollen such asragweed, mold, dust, dander from household pets. Others can bebrought on by foods, such as nuts or shellfish, and some bymedications (prescription or over-the-counter).

If you have a family history of you will have a greaterrisk of acquiring one yourself. The first and foremost way toavoid an is of course to avoid the cause of the allergy.Sometimes avoidance isn't enough and medications are needed.

If you are interested in treating the symptoms of an occasionalallergy (such as seasonal pollen) an over-the-counterantihistamine and an over-the-counter nasal spray are generallythe combination suggested by most doctors. These will give youtemporary relief for 12-24 hours, depending on the ones youchoose. Please check for side-effects carefully. These drugsstimulate the nervous system and can cause insomnia,palpitations, nervousness and irritability.

If you have acondition such as high blood pressure check with your doctorbefore taking any over-the-counter medication.

For some who don't obtain relief from other medications, or whohave more numerous or serious allergies, shots arerecommended. After a consultation and a skin patch test avaccine is custom made for the patient. The vaccine willactually contain a small amount of the allergens that testedpositive. These shots are given frequently at the start oftreatment, generally 1-2 times a week for 6 months, then once amonth. Maintenance shots are given for 3-5 years then stoppedaltogether. Your doctor will decide your schedule. Not everyoneis a candidate for shots. Your doctor will review yourmedical history with you to see if you can safely receive them.

Some seek a gentler and more natural way to relief withthe use of vitamins, supplements and herbs. Believers see thisnatural path to treatment as actually strengthening thebody. Vitamins C, B5 A, B12, E and Omega 3 can be taken to helpreduce symptoms. Honey can be used to prevent hay fever.Some say washabi taken every day prevents hay fever. Pleaseremember that herbs can have interactions with over-the-countermedications and prescription medications and check with yourdoctor before starting any course of therapy for your allergy.

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