Allergies – What You Need to Know?

If you are suffering from hay fever, allergic rhinitis and searching for allergy specialist in Hyderabad, then this information is for you.

Your immune system’s response to a foreign substance that’s not typically harmful to your body is called allergy and the foreign substance is known as an allergen. The immune system helps fight harmful pathogens and keep your body healthy. It performs this job by attacking anything which it thinks might harm your body. Common allergens to which your immune system reacts include pet dander, any food, venom, bee sting and pollen. These substances usually do not cause any reaction in most people.

The immune system reacts to an allergen once you come in contact with it and the response can inflame your sinuses, skin, nasal passages, airways, nose and digestive system.

Depending on the type of allergen, the immune response may be sneezing, inflammation or a host of other symptoms.

Allergies symptoms and severity may differ from person to person. Some people have only minor symptoms – such as irritation and inflammation – while others may have life-threatening emergency conditions – such as anaphylaxis. Though most allergies cannot be cured, some types of allergies can be managed properly says allergy specialist in Hyderabad.

Symptoms of Allergies

Allergies symptoms that you may experience are the result of several factors such as the type of allergy its severity.

 Allergic rhinitis (Hay fever), can cause a runny or stuffy nose, red, watery, or swollen eyes, itching in the nose, the roof of the mouth, and sneezing.

Seasonal allergies: The symptoms associated with seasonal allergies may include congestion, runny nose and swollen eyes.

Atopic dermatitis: It causes itching, peel or flake, red skin, an allergic skin called eczema.

Drug allergy: It causes itching, rashes, hives, wheezing, facial swelling and anaphylaxis.

Skin allergies: Skin allergies can cause rashes, eczema, sore throat and hives.

Severe allergies: This type of allergies may cause anaphylaxis which is a life-threatening emergency that may lead to breathing difficulties, light-headedness and loss of consciousness.

Insect skin allergy: It causes swelling at the sting site, hives and itching, wheezing, chest tightness, cough, shortness of breath and a large area of swelling – and in some cases – severe anaphylaxis.

Food allergy: It can cause, facial swelling, throat discomfort, swelling on lips and tongue, tingling in the mouth and in severe cases anaphylaxis as well.

Risk factors

The risk of allergies increases if you have:

• A strong family history of eczema or hives, hay fever, allergies and asthma
• an existing allergic condition or Asthma

Allergy-related complications

If you have allergies or if you are prone to allergies, your risk of getting ears, nose, sinus and lungs infections increases. The risk further increases if you have asthma or hay fever.

Treatment for Allergy

The diagnosis of allergies is done in several ways. Based on your symptoms, you will be advised to go through a physical exam, blood tests and a skin test to help confirm the allergen. To avoid allergies, the best way is to stay away from the allergens that may trigger an allergic reaction – follow the advice of allergy specialist in Hyderabad.

There are several treatment modalities available if a person doesn’t get relief from the above measures.

Medications

There is no way to stop the symptoms of allergies from occurring, though food allergy symptoms can be prevented by avoiding certain food items.

Allergy specialist prescribes medications to help reduce symptoms depending on the type of allergy you have. Allergy treatment involves the use of nasal sprays, liquid or pills and eye drops. Immunotherapy is another option. Over the course of a few years, your doctor will give several injections to help your body get used to the allergens. Immunotherapy when performed successfully can prevent allergy symptoms from returning.

Symptoms of allergies can create many complications. To know how to manage your allergy symptoms, visit an allergy specialist in Hyderabad as soon as you are experiencing any signs or symptoms.

Allergies don’t usually have life-threatening consequences as it is common for most of the people. Your immune system can get affected by allergies if you have it for a prolonged period of time.

Those who are at the risk of anaphylaxis (Severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction) can learn from an ENT specialist how to manage allergy symptoms and what should they do in an emergency situation.

Consult Dr Neetu Modgil, to help reduce any major complications and make your life more enjoyable. Most type of allergies can be managed with medications, avoidance and lifestyle changes.