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Allergic Reaction
Description
When the body needs to respond to a potential “invader” it triggers the immune system thereby causing an allergic reaction. The “invader” is any foreign body/substance called an antigen, in the presence of which the immune system is geared to protect the body from such attacks; these harmful agents can be bacteria, viruses, toxins, etc. If the immune system is triggered by a not so harmful subst
ance then the corresponding reaction by the immune system is called hypersensitivity or an allergic reaction.
An allergen can be any substance such as plants, medications, particular food stuff, insect and animal venom, dander, bacteria, viruses, or even common dust among other things.
The reactions may also vary depending on the kind of allergen – sometimes may be limited to a rash on one spot like the skin or eyes, and sometimes can be spread all over the body when severe. Some allergic reactions may include poison ivy rash or hay fever related sneezing. Sometimes in very rare instances, anaphylaxis or severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening may also occur.
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Causes
Allergic reactions have a varied spectrum of causes. The white blood cells of the immune system produce antibodies which commence a complex set of reactions when the body is exposed to an antigen. They produce antibodies that can tackle the specific antigen and this process is called sensitization. The antibodies are designed to destroy the antigen that may lead to sickness or even death rarely
, and restore the body to good health. The antibodies that are produced by the body in allergic reactions are termed immunoglobulin E or IgE. The chemicals/hormones produced by antibodies are called mediators. Apart from activating more white blood cells to combat the antigen, the mediators also impact the local tissues and organs in the body, and this gives rise to the symptoms of the reaction. One of the best known mediators produced by the body is histamine. When the release of the mediator hormones is sudden and in large quantities, the body is unable to cope and anaphylaxis reaction is the outcome leading to fatality. This happens on rare occasions.
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Prevention
• An allergy specialist (allergist) can be consulted to help identify triggers. Some of the tests available for identifying and prevention are as follows:
• Skin testing - Different methods of skin testing are available which involve exposing the skin to small amounts of antigens and noting reactions over time.
• Blood tests (RAST) which identify IgE antibodies to specific antigens.
• Other t
ests include eliminating allergens from surroundings and then reintroducing them to see if a reaction occurs.
• Patients with a history of anaphylactic reactions may be prescribed auto injector, sometimes called a bee-sting kit. This contains a prescribed dose of epinephrine which is administered if there is a likelihood of exposure to potential allergens.
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Common Symptoms
The symptoms of allergic reaction can be varied and manifest in different ways depending on the individual and the body part involved as also the severity of the reaction. Some of them are described below:
When there is a sudden and rapid onset of allergic reaction symptoms that is potentially life threatening this is referred to as anaphylaxis. One of the major symptoms of this reaction is sh
ock which actually is the body’s way of signaling that it is receiving adequate amount of blood due to low blood pressure. The sign of a patient being in shock is paleness, profuse sweating, confusion, anxiety and loss of consciousness.
One sign of anaphylaxis is shock. Shock has a very specific meaning in medicine: The organs of the body are not getting enough blood because of dangerously low blood pressure. Shock may lead rapidly to death. The person in shock may be pale or red, sweaty or dry, confused, anxious, or unconscious. Also, breathing is labored or noisy. This can lead to death if medical intervention is not immediately sought.
The other symptoms of allergic reaction include the following:
• Skin may show signs of swelling, crusting, rash, itching, eruptions, etc.
• Lungs may include symptoms such as wheezing, cough, shortness of breath, etc.
• Head may include such symptoms like swelling of the lips, tongue, eyes, face, throat or headache.
• Nose symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, discharge, etc.
• Eyes may become red, swollen, watery etc.
• Stomach symptoms include nausea, pain, diarrhea, etc.
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Rare Symptoms
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Traditional Treatment
There are many approaches and a choice of several anti-allergy medications can be administered based on severity of reaction and other factors.
Hay fever and other such long-term allergies can be treated by the following medications:
• Long-acting antihistamines, such as cetirizine (Zyrtec), fexofenadine (Allegra), and loratadine (Claritin).
• Nasal corticosteroid sprays such as fluticasone
(Flonase), mometasone (Nasonex), and triamcinolone (Nasacort).
Severe reactions can be treated with the following medications.
• Epinephrine for severe reactions such as anaphylaxis which is injected and acts as a bronchodilator constricts the blood vessels thereby increasing blood pressure.
Milder reactions involving the respiratory tract (such as in asthma) are treated with inhaled medication similar to epinephrine:
• Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) which is administered via IV or in a muscle to rapidly reverse the actions of histamine. Oral diphenhydramine is usually adequate to treat less severe reactions.
• Corticosteroids are usually administered via IV to reduce swelling and other symptoms.
Allergy shots are given in some instances where the patient has persistent and disruptive allergy symptoms. This is a form of immunotherapy where the shots do not impact the symptoms by alter the immune response to act and prevent future reactions.
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Alternative Treatment
Herbal Remedies: Research indicates that some herbs contain substances that can improve the immune system and reduce inflammation. Some of them are as follows:
• Evening Primrose
• Butterbur
• Echinacea
• Quercetin
• Spirulina
Homeopathy: Another alternative form of therapy for allergic reactions is as follows:
• Allium cepa
• Nux vomica
• Euphrasia
• Sanguinaria
• Pulsatilla
• A
rsenicum
• Sabadilla
Acupuncture
This is an alternative form of treatment which can either lessen allergic reactions or completely eliminate them. An acupuncturist has a holistic approach that treats the individual rather than the condition. This is done by stimulating appropriate points along the meridians triggering the healing capacity of the body and mind.
Yoga
This is an alternative form of treatment which again treats the mind and body complex as one and has been found to be very effective in lessening or eliminating allergic reactions and symptoms. Some of the remedial yogic asanas are as follows:
• Kapalabhati
• Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
• Hands to Feet (Pada Hastasana)
• Warrior Pose
• Stand Spread Leg Forward Fold
• Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
• Standing Side Stretch Pose
• Tree Pose (Tadasana)
• Lotus Yoga Pose (Padmasana)
• Single Leg Raises
• Double Leg Raises
• Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
• Child Pose
• Leg Reclining Lunge (Single and Double)
• Seated Forward Bend (Paschimothanasana)
• Sage Twist Yoga Pose (Marichyasana)
• Wind Relieving Pose (Pavanamuktasana)
• Yoga Exercise - Final Corpse
• Relaxation Pose
• Anuloma Viloma
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