Allergy management relies on identifying common material and environmental triggers while implementing home relief methods to mitigate respiratory stress.
An unexpected bee sting may cause serious allergic reactions in some people. Besides avoiding bees, there may be foods you should not include in your diet. These foods may cause the same allergic reaction as a bee sting, according to Michael Murray’s “The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods”.
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A sore throat is discomfort, pain or swelling in the throat, according to MedlinePlus. A pollen allergy causes the hormone, histamine, to be released in the body, causing inflammation and irritation in the throat. Once the throat swells, it becomes increasingly sensitive and agitated.
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After using razors, some people break out, where the skin on the face or legs becomes irritated after shaving. In most cases, the friction of the razor on your skin is causing the breakout. A few razor users might be allergic to the coating of nickel that can be found on the surface of most razors.
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While most people can enjoy foods that contain gluten, such as pasta, cookies and bread, some cannot. If your face becomes flushed after you've eaten gluten, you may have an allergy to the protein.
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Spring brings leaves to the oak trees and sends oak pollen into the air, causing millions of allergy sufferers to reach for the antihistamines and tissue. Oak trees normally pollinate in March, April and May, with more pollen appearing in the early morning hours.
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Protein is an essential nutrient for maintaining a healthy body. Not only does it supply your body with energy, it also plays an important role in cell building and repair.
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If you have an allergy to ragweed -- a type of flowering plant common throughout North America -- you have likely experienced such symptoms as a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing or sore throat.
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Allergy symptoms can be particularly bothersome at night and may interrupt sleep. Indoor allergens, such as dust mites, mold and pet dander, can cause allergy symptoms primarily at night. As discussed at MayoClinic.
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Foods high in histamine are those that undergo microbial fermentation, such as cheese and wine, or those that have been spoiled by microbial contamination. Upon ingestion, histamine is normally metabolized in the intestine and liver by enzymes called amine oxidases.
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Beer, one of the world's oldest beverages, is produced by a brewing process that uses yeast to ferment sugars from a starch, such as barley or wheat, to create alcohol. Although it's rare, some people do experience allergic reactions after drinking beer. According to research published in 2012 in the journal "Allergy,"
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A whey allergy can provoke severe symptoms, ranging from hives and eczema to diarrhea, vomiting and anaphylactic shock. Whey is a natural part of milk, so you have to avoid all milk products. Unfortunately, whey is also an extremely popular food additive.
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A dairy allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to the ingestion of milk proteins. Approximately 2.5 percent of infants and children younger than age 3 develop a milk allergy, reports the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
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Approximately 2 percent of adults and 6 percent of children have a food allergy, according to the FamilyDoctor.org website. Any food can trigger an allergic reaction, including a lemon. Symptoms of a lemon allergy can occur within minutes after contact with the fruit or can take up to two hours to manifest.
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Nonoxynol-9 is a common ingredient found in all spermicide in the United States, according to the Mayo Clinic. Spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 can be used alone or with condoms, cervical caps and other contraceptive methods.
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Both Zyrtec and Zyrtec-D are over-the-counter antihistamines that contain cetirizine. They function by reducing the chemical histamine in the body, which can cause symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes and runny nose upon exposure to an allergen.
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Although mold allergies can cause nasal congestion, nasal discharge, dry or scaly skin and sneezing, some individuals find the itching they experience from their mold allergy the most unpleasant or bothersome.
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Corticosteroids are a type of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex. When the adrenal cortex does not produce enough of these hormones, synthetic versions of the hormones may be administered to prevent unwanted symptoms.
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Experiencing a headache and nausea after eating a meal can be frightening, particularly if it happens consistently. Any one of a number of underlying health issues could be to blame, particularly a food allergy or a food intolerance.
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Tapioca flour, or tapioca starch, comes from the cassava plant. This gluten-free starch can help improve the flavor and texture of gluten-free baked goods. Gluten is responsible for building the structure of breads and other baked goods, giving these foods a characteristic chewy texture.
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Sometimes the immune system perceives a threat and reacts in a variety of ways. A respiratory or lung allergy causes symptoms directly reflected in how a person breathes. Pollen, a major trigger for asthmatics, stimulates white blood cells to release a substance called histamine.
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