How to prevent seasonal allergies?
An allergy is an exaggerated reaction from the immune system to a substance that doesn’t typically cause harm. These substances, called allergens, enter the body of a person who’s predisposed to allergies and the antibody called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) causes B cells to release histamine and this causes feelings of itchy eyes or sneezing along with hives or swelling and scratchy throats. Allergies vary in intensity and can take many forms including atopic dermatitis (eczema), asthma, and allergic rhinitis.
Causes
Genetics seems to play a role in determining someone’s predisposition to developing allergies. For example, if your parents suffer from allergies and in some rare cases it can appear when multiple family members suffer from them. Yet, where it manifests itself is what really matters and the next step is to determine your triggers- so that you can definitely avoid those things.
There are two types of allergic rhinitis:
- Seasonal (acute): occurs only at particular times of the year – hay fever for example. Seasonal allergies are a reaction to wind-borne allergens such as ragweed, tree and grass pollen.
- Perennial (chronic): occurs year-round regardless of the season. Perennial allergies are a reaction to indoor allergens that are always present in the air such as dust mites, pet dander (feathers, hair, skin flakes) and mould caused by humidity or water infiltration problems.
How to prevent seasonal allergies ?
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