As with many other medications, there is no specific test for an allergy to local anesthetics. Most patients, however, will have one or more symptoms associated with a particular medication. This article will discuss the management of a local anesthesia allergy. It should be noted that the prevalence of this condition is high and the […]
There are many different kinds of allergies. Each type of allergy has a different trigger. Food and medicine are common causes of these disorders, as are certain herbs and over-the-counter medications. Insect venom, moulds, animal dander, and chemicals are also common allergens. Allergies develop when the body’s immune system mistakenly considers the allergen as harmful, […]
Allergies are responses caused by the body’s immune system reacting strongly to typically harmless environmental substances. An allergy may affect many different areas of the body such as the eyes, nose, throat, mouth, skin, muscles, blood vessels, and at times even the whole body via the lymphatic system. Allergy symptoms can be very mild or […]
Allergies can be tricky because they can be so hard to define. The symptoms of allergies vary greatly depending upon what you are allergic to and how often you come in contact with it. For instance, if you are sensitive to mold you could easily get a rash or sneeze every time you come in […]
Allergy symptoms can vary from person to person and are usually determined by the allergen that you are allergic too. The most common allergy symptoms include runny nose, itchy and dry eyes, sneezing and rashes. These symptoms are due to a variety of reasons. Allergies caused by dust, mold, animal dander, pollen, and certain food […]
Allergy Causing foods are foods that contain one or more of the known allergenic proteins. These can include egg, milk, peanuts, wheat and fish among other common allergenic foods. In general, individuals who suffer from one or more allergic reactions to these commonly consumed foods can find relief by avoiding them. However, the Food Allergy […]
Allergies are caused by an overreaction to an allergen, which is normally harmless to us. Common examples of allergic reactions are hay fever, asthma, chickenpox, eczema and food allergy among others. The symptoms and signs of allergic reactions are very similar to other medical disorders, so always visit your physician for professional diagnosis and management. […]
One of the most important roles of your immune system is to kill harmful substances from the body. If you have an allergy to something, your immune system will automatically react to that substance as if that substance is dangerous and will attempt to eliminate it from your body as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, sometimes […]
Allergies are a condition that affects the immune system of a person. It is a system that works to identify allergens and fight back any infections caused by these allergens. When a person has a reaction to one of the allergens, this reaction can cause the body to produce antibodies to fight off the allergen. […]
Allergy occurs when an individual reacts unusually to harmless substances in the surrounding environment. These substances are called allergenic substances and frequently are discovered in pollen, dust mites, animals, dust, pets, insects, fungi and some medications. Atopy is also the inherited tendency to develop allergy-related diseases. Most of the atopic conditions are atopic eczema and […]