Mar 19 2008
Understanding Allergy Causes and Concerns
There are many types of allergies that people suffer with. Some are life threatening and some are simple nuisances to daily life. For people with allergies it is important that they know the causes and the possible concerns associated with their intolerances. When there is a basic understanding of the conditions a person can make better choices about their medical care and treatments.
Allergy Causes
An allergy is caused by the body misidentifying a harmless substance for something harmful and overreacting to it using the immune system. The most harmful allergies will cause an anaphylactic reaction which can be life threatening because the airways may swell stopping breathing and the heart rate may increase to dangerous levels. The substance that causes the problems can be anything a person comes into contact with even those things which are not seen such as dust mites and mold spores. The most common causes are pollens, dust, certain types of animals, and foods or drugs. A physician who specializes in this field can work with a patient to determine the specific irritants that a person has.
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