http://www.upublish.info/Category/Allergies/210 Allergies articles from U Publish Articles Rss Follow Up Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:46:01 -0700 More than 50 million Americans suffer from at least one kind of allergy. It has become the sixth leading cause of chronic diseases in the United States and the cost for treatment is staggering. Children in USA alone lose two million school days each year due to problems with allergies. Seasonal allergies may affect you mildly or be so severe that you are debilitated to a point where you can not function any more and do your job. It is best to be aware of any acute allergy thus enabling you to take immediate steps to minimize any harmful effect. People with a family history of allergies, especially those that are potentially life threatening should be extra vigilant in avoiding certain foods and locales. This is certainly true for children and babies at risk from their allergy sensitivities. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Discover-The-Deadly-Facts-About-Harmful-Allergies/163250 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Discover-The-Deadly-Facts-About-Harmful-Allergies/163250 Our nose is used to breathe and it looks like a very simple organ with a simple function, but it causes a lot of uncomfortable feeling after infected by viruses or allergens. Infected nose if left untreated or poorly handled, it can cause problems to the sinuses, eyes, throat and lungs. Besides this, nasal membrane is fragile and sensitive. It can be irritated by simple things such as sniffing and blowing the nose too hard, coughing too hard, rubbing nose and stuffing things such as tissues and handkerchiefs up to the nostrils. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Advices-from-Medical-Specialist-for-Those-Who-Have-Nasal-Problem/162354 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Advices-from-Medical-Specialist-for-Those-Who-Have-Nasal-Problem/162354 At the moment in the evenings or early mornings, when we start to have runny and blocked nose together with sneezing, we quickly think that our environment may contain dust mites or the air conditions cause us allergic. Some of us may not know whether we are actually suffering from allergy or common cold. So when a person starts sneezing, he or she immediately thought it is an allergy and takes antihistamine to stop the allergy. The symptoms of the allergy and common cold are quite similar, i.e. runny nose, blocked nose and sneezing. But the actual difference between allergy and common cold is the cause to this illness. This article will tell you more about what are the differences between common cold and allergy and also their prevention and treatment. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Common-Cold-Treatment-and-Allergy-Prevention/158160 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Common-Cold-Treatment-and-Allergy-Prevention/158160 Although there has been much information in the news lately about toxic mold, this severe mold presence is less of a typical health threat than common indoor and outdoor molds. http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-Secret-to-Living-With-Allergies-Part-3---Controlling-Mold-in-Your-Home/158114 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-Secret-to-Living-With-Allergies-Part-3---Controlling-Mold-in-Your-Home/158114 In Part 1: Understanding the Allergy Basics of the Allergy Control Products series on The Secret to Living with Allergies, the differences between seasonal allergies and indoor allergies were covered as well as diagnosing allergy triggers, the causes of allergy symptoms and important steps to take to find allergy relief. http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-Secret-to-Living-With-Allergies-Part-2--Help-With-Pet-Allergies/158112 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-Secret-to-Living-With-Allergies-Part-2--Help-With-Pet-Allergies/158112 People who suffer from Celiac sprue, or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, may face several symptoms that may affect their daily lives. This article discusses some of these symptoms, as well as how to prevent them. http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-to-Avoid-Gluten-Allegies/157587 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-to-Avoid-Gluten-Allegies/157587 Food allergies, also known as hypersensitivity, effect between 1-2% of adults and can pose a real challenge for the sufferer. Though may people may have an intolerance for certain foods, a true food allergy is different. When an allergic person consumes an allergen, their immune system responds with a number of symptoms. The appearance of symptoms follows the digestive tract. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Food-Allergies---Causes--Symptoms-and-Treatment/152629 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Food-Allergies---Causes--Symptoms-and-Treatment/152629 If you have hay fever or a allergy to pollens, what can you do about it? First recognize that any allergy is a defect in your body's immune system. The body is reacting to pollen as it would bad germs or other irritants and goes into overdrive trying to fight it off. When you realize that your body is simply overreacting to something that really shouldn't bother it, you can better address the cause and the symptoms. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Some-Natural-Options-for-a-Pollen-Allergy/151852 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Some-Natural-Options-for-a-Pollen-Allergy/151852 For one thing remember that the chemical that causes a dog allergy usually comes from their saliva and not their skin. This is unlike a cat allergy, which is usually triggered by cat hair and dander. A dog's saliva contains albumin, which causes an allergic reaction in many. So obviously the first thing you need to do when you have a dog allergy is keep the dog from licking your hands and face! When the dog licks themselves this sticky protein is deposited on the hair along with dead skin cells. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Treating-Your-Dog-Allergy/151851 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Treating-Your-Dog-Allergy/151851 it's very common for a child to suffer from a baby allergy. Allergies are the result of the immune system not responding properly to fight off irritants and of course a baby's immune system is nowhere near as developed as it should be. Allergies can and often are outgrown by children, so even if your child has severe allergies now this doesn't mean he or she will be suffering from them forever. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Some-Natural-Treatment-Options-for-a-Baby-Allergy/151850 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Some-Natural-Treatment-Options-for-a-Baby-Allergy/151850 Allergies are a sign that you immune system is not working properly; when you come into contact with something that you're allergic to, your body responds the same way it does when fighting off an illness or germs. The immune system goes into overdrive and sends out what is called histamines, which react to the irritant. Antihistamines then stop this process and block these histamines so you don't have this reaction. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Allergy-Medication-and-Other-Treatment-Options/151849 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Allergy-Medication-and-Other-Treatment-Options/151849 For normal bedding and linens, it's easy for dust, dead skin cells, pet dander, and other irritants, to get lodged in the fibers of these items. Most linens have very loosely woven fibers where these elements can lodge and stay. With allergy bedding the fibers are typically woven much tighter so that there are less "pockets" for these things to settle into. This type of bedding also works to encase your entire bed so that you have less dust and dust mites that can settle into your actual mattress and box springs. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Should-You-Try-Allergy-Bedding-/151848 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Should-You-Try-Allergy-Bedding-/151848 Nasal allergies are responsible for 3.8 million lost workdays and school days and every year. Many hay fever attacks (nasal rhinitis) are often misdiagnosed as a common cold. Taking aspirin and staying home for a few day does appear to alleviate the symptoms but it does nothing to correct the under lying cause since the common cold is not the problem. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Cause-And-Symptoms-Of-Nasal-Allergy/151847 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Cause-And-Symptoms-Of-Nasal-Allergy/151847 If you are worried that your son or daughter may be suffering from childhood allergies, but aren't sure if your child's symptoms fit the bill, read on to see a list of the most common childhood allergies and signs of how to recognize them. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Understanding-Childhood-Allergies/151846 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Understanding-Childhood-Allergies/151846 The allergy producing proteins called allergens are produced in the dogs skin. When the dog licks himself or herself this sticky protein in the dead skin cells is deposited on the hair. When the dog hair comes into contact with dust, clothing, furniture, curtains, or you, the protein will stick to the surface of the object. Pet hair itself does not product allergic reactions in individual, but the dog dander that sticks to the dog hair will. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Allergy-Free-Dogs-Do-They-Really-Exist/151845 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Allergy-Free-Dogs-Do-They-Really-Exist/151845 An Allergic Cross-reactions is usually an allergic response to a protein found in some foods and another food will have a similar or closely related protein. For example if you are allergic to one of the 4 different proteins found in wheat then the possibility of you being allergic to a similar protein found in Rye is increased. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Cross-Reactions-Of-Allergies/151844 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Cross-Reactions-Of-Allergies/151844 Allergies affect people in different ways. The most common ways that an allergy will manifest itself may involve a rash on the skin, cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, runny nose, watery eyes, wheezing and coughing. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Weight-Loss-and-Allergies/151843 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Weight-Loss-and-Allergies/151843 Some assume that if they have an allergy to peanuts then they are more likely to have coconut allergies, but there really is not a connection between the two. Food allergies are very particular and difficult to pin down; there isn't always any rhyme or reason as to why a person has the particular allergies they have. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Could-That-Dermatitis-Be-Coconut-Allergies-/151842 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Could-That-Dermatitis-Be-Coconut-Allergies-/151842 Although extremely rare, a tattoo allergy usually occurs because of the type of inks used. Most allergy symptoms are the result of using red, green, blue and yellow colored inks. In the past, many brands of tattoo ink used mercury in them but this practice has all but disappeared because of its harmful side effects. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Tattoo-Allergy/151841 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Tattoo-Allergy/151841 Ragweed allergies are some of the most common in the world. This is especially true in rural areas where the weed is prominent. Although many people suffer from a bit of a stuffy nose and watery eyes during the spring and summer months, many are not aware that their problems are being caused by a funny little weed with pretty yellow flowers. In the country, it is not uncommon for little tykes to bring their mommies large bunches of this pretty little weed, thinking them to be nothing more than pretty wildflowers. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Ragweed-Allergy/151840 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Ragweed-Allergy/151840 The thing that most people don't realize about pickle allergies, is that they are typically caused not by the pickle itself, but by the preservatives used in the pickling process. These pickling agents often cause allergic reactions in people who are then unable to pinpoint the cause of their reaction. The worst part about it, is that these preservatives can be found in a great many more foods than just pickles. Many foods that contain any type of vinegar also contain these pickling agents that can cause pickle allergies. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Pickle-Allergy/151839 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Pickle-Allergy/151839 The most common symptoms that arise from deodorant allergies are a redness that spreads under the armpit along with the need to scratch. Both of these, if experienced, should warn you immediately of an allergy to your deodorant. Some deodorants will cause only slight redness, and perhaps a minor itching sensations or a bit of dry skin, while others can cause a full blown rash, complete with oozing blisters, and peeling skin. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Deodorant-Allergy/151838 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Deodorant-Allergy/151838 The first way to recognize whether you may be suffering from cosmetic allergies, is to pay close attention to any dermatological changes your skin may undergo. This is especially true if you experience sudden itchy, flaky, or severe dry skin. Many women experience no other signs of their cosmetic allergies other than dry patches of skin. But, left untreated, these dry patches can eventually become much more severe. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Cosmetic-Allergy/151837 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Cosmetic-Allergy/151837 The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has estimated that the majority of food allergy patients have an allergy to Nuts. Nuts and Nut oil is used in so many foods preparations that avoiding them can be very difficult. At the present time there is no known cure for allergies that involve food. Everyone that is allergic to Nuts should wear a Medical Alert Bracelet identifying the specific food intolerance. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Nut-Allergy/151836 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Nut-Allergy/151836 The immune system can mount a variety of defenses mechanisms against proteins that is considers as harmful or foreign. Symptoms can be very mild to life-threatening depending on the severity of your pork allergies. They usually occur within a few minutes to a few hours after eating pork. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Pork-Allergy/151835 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Pork-Allergy/151835