Seasonal Pollen Allergies
What is a Seasonal Allergy?
A seasonal allergy is an allergic reaction to a trigger that is typically only present for part of a year, such as spring or fall. This type of allergy refers to a pollen allergy, such as trees, weeds and grasses. Perennial allergies, on the other hand, are usually present year-round, and include allergens such as pet dander and house dust mite. Molds can be a seasonal or perennial allergy trigger.
How To Determine If You Have A Cold Or Allergies
What are the symptoms of allergies?
Different people have different reactions to allergens. The most common symptoms of seasonal allergies are:
Insect Allergies Treatment
The treatment of venom allergy involves the management of an acute reaction, as well as the prevention of future reactions.
Immediate treatment of acute reactions. Epinephrine is the treatment of choice for anaphylaxis. People with venom allergy are encouraged to carry a self-injectable form of epinephrine, such as an Epi-Pen or Twin-Ject device. If this medication is required, immediate medical attention is also needed, and the person should call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Who Should be Tested for Venom Allergy?
How Do I Avoid Being Stung?Put simply, the best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid being stung. Here are a few tips:
- Hire a trained exterminator to treat any known nests in the immediate area; periodic surveillance for further infestation should be performed.
Insect Allergies - Which Stinging Insects Cause Venom Allergies?
Allergic reactions to flying stinging insects (honeybees, hornets, wasps and yellow jackets) are relatively common.
Most people who are stung by these insects will develop a reaction at the site of the sting that will cause pain, swelling, redness and itching. A smaller percent of people — about 10 to 15% — also will experience larger areas of swelling, and the swelling can last up to a week. Rarer still are people who have full-blown allergic reactions that cause anaphylaxis. About .5% of children and 3% of adults will experience anaphylaxis after a stinging insect bite.
Medicine Allergies - Adverse Reactions to Medications
Adverse Reactions to Medications – A Common Problem
Reactions to medication are extremely common. In fact, 15-30% of all hospitalized patients will experience an unintended reaction as a result of medications. However, true allergic reactions to medications only occur in about 1 of 10 of all adverse drug reactions.
Recognizing Food Allergies
Recognizing Food Allergies
Approximately 8% of children and 2% of adults suffer from true food allergies. When the culprit food is eaten, most allergic reactions will occur within minutes. Skin symptoms (itching, urticaria, angioedema) are the most common, and occur during most food reactions. Other symptoms can include nasal (sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose and eyes), gastrointestinal (nausea, vomiting, cramping, diarrhea), lung (shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, chest tightness), and vascular (low blood pressure, light-headedness, rapid heart beat) symptoms. When severe, this reaction is called anaphylaxis, and can be life threatening.
