An allergy is a violent reaction of the body to something that is actually harmless.
And anything that affects the body can cause allergies.
Allergy symptoms will depend on which part of the body is exposed.
If your skin is exposed to an allergen, the most common symptoms will be a rash that looks more like eczema.
If you inhale an allergen, then the most common symptoms will be nasal symptoms such as runny nose, itchy nose, nasal congestion, sneezing., exacerbation of diseases such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.
As for the eyes, they are very susceptible to aeroallergens, so itching and lacrimation are common symptoms when exposed to allergens in the environment.
When allergens enter the body, then symptoms can range from hives or rashes to anaphylaxis, when the entire body or at least several body systems are affected.
And these reactions can be very serious and even life-threatening.
Fact 1.
Some people are allergic to the sun. This is a reaction to sunlight, which can turn into an itchy rash, headache or nausea, but can be more serious due to bleeding under the skin.
Fact 2.
In fact, the allergen is not pet hair. These are particles stuck in the hair, such as dead skin, saliva and urine.
Fact 3.
One of the most common causes of fatal anaphylaxis is an allergy to penicillin.
Fact 4.
According to WHO, allergic rhinitis occurs in every fifth person today, and bronchial asthma has been diagnosed in 300 million inhabitants of the planet.
Fact 5.
Since allergies have a genetic component, if one of the parents has an allergy, the child has a 1 in 3 chance. If both parents suffer from allergies, the probability of its occurrence in children is 7 out of 10.
Fact 6.
In the Amur region, pollinosis worries up to 90% of residents.
Fact 7.
A Viennese pediatrician came up with the name allergy from the ancient Greek words “allos”, meaning “other”, and “eron”, meaning work.
Fact 8.
Allergies and asthma affect one in five Americans. More than 60 million people suffer from asthma or allergies. Only 26 million people suffer from diabetes.
Fact 9.
Types of allergies that are in the leading positions:
Pollinosis (pollen allergy) is the most common disease,
Food allergy is considered the second most common,
Insect bites are in third place.
Fact 10.
The two main categories of allergy risk factors are host and environment.