Allergy Treatment

The objects in the environment that cause this type of allergies are called allergens. Some examples of these allergens are the following:

• Pollen from the surrounding flowering plants
• Dusts that have accumulated in several areas in the house
• Mites and similar tiny creatures that survive and live on dust
• Molds, fungi, and other similar low forms of plants. The spores from these can be inhaled by the pets

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Allergy rates are on the rise in the U.S., with an estimated 50 million Americans suffering. One side effect — Americans are buying antihistamines to the tune of 3 billion dollars a year, often times without knowing which allergies are actually causing their symptoms. Doctors say in-vitro blood tests, the latest generation of allergy tests, can help take out the guess work out of diagnosing and treating allergies. Unlike the skin prick tests of the past, which can take an hour and a half to perform and require up to 150 injections, in-vitro tests, like the 3G allergy tests, require just one blood sample. Systems like the IMMULITE®2000 from Siemens are then able to test that sample for up to 420 specific allergens and allergy panels. Doctors say this testing method is more convenient, efficient and accurate, not to mention more comfortable for the patient. The tests can be performed in patients over the age of 3 months.

At least one American in 20 sufferers from an allergy to a furry animal. This is usually a reaction to dander (particles from feathers, skin or hair) and saliva. Some of the symptoms include eye irritation, sneezing, and asthma. These allergies are sometimes specific, for instance, a person allergic to cats may not be allergic to dogs and vice versa. About one half of sufferers from cat allergies say they will keep their cats in spite of the problem. Even so, many pets end up in the pound or are abandoned because their owners are allergic to them. What’s good to know is that allergic children improve with age. Read more »

It is no secret that pet allergies and cat allergy in particular are common in the United States. We are a pet loving nation with approximately 73 million dogs and 90 million cats in the United States according to the 2005 – 2006 American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) survey of pet owners. With such a large number of pets in our homes, it is no wonder that pet allergy is a common problem. But how often is kitty blamed and removed from the family without a proper trial, including evidence? Stop into any animal shelter and you will find many animals that came from loving homes all because a doctor said they must go. Read more »

Food allergy represents one of the less frequent types of allergy. According to the statistical data that has been gathered recently, only 2 percent of the adults and 6 percent of the children manifest the symptoms of food allergy. The other people who believe that they have food allergy suffer, in fact, from food intolerance. Read more »

According to some statistical data that has been collected recently, 1.5 million Americans were reported to suffer from peanut allergy. This certain type of allergy is also the main cause of anaphylaxis. As it has been reported, in 80 percent of the cases, this lethal allergic reaction is correlated with peanut allergy. People must report to a doctor the reactions they have when they consume peanuts. The doctor will perform the diagnosis and depending on the severity of the symptoms he or she will choose the most appropriate treatment. It is best to look for medical advice as soon as the symptoms become visible. By taking this measure people make sure that they prevent any unpleasant complications. Read more »