Allergic reactions to foods, materials, and seasonal triggers often cause swollen eyes and inflammation. Identifying specific allergens like dairy or latex is essential for effective symptom management.
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, commonly used by people who are trying to cut down on sugar consumption. Aspartame may cause an allergic reaction in some people, resulting in gastrointestinal, respiratory and skin complications.
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Some people develop sensitivities to one or multiple substances in wheat, and experience some degree of health problems whenever they ingest them. Allergic reactions to proteins and other compounds in wheat flour create mild to life-threatening allergy symptoms.
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If you are allergic to strawberries, your immune system triggers the production of IgE (immunoglobulin E), an antibody and histamine each time that you eat strawberries.
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Fiberglass allergies can occur when someone handles fiberglass insulation. A fiberglass allergy causes a condition known as contact dermatitis on the skin, and it can also cause breathing problems when the small particles of fiberglass are inhaled. The symptoms can range from mild to severe.
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The nose is a sensitive facial feature that can quickly detect unpleasant smells. Sometimes, certain medical conditions can lead to narrowing of the nasal airway and infections. In some cases, pollen, ragweed and grass can enter the nose and trigger certain nasal conditions.
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Mold and mildew allergies occur when the immune system erroneously responds to mold spores, causing symptoms that include itchy eyes, sneezing and fatigue.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is an intestinal condition that affects up to 15 percent of the U.S. population. IBS typically begins in your teens or early 20s and causes intermittent bouts of abdominal pain and altered bowel movements.
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Some vitamins may help boost the immune system and reduce the severity of sinus problems and allergies. Sinusitis is the swelling of the nasal sinuses and typically occurs from a cold or infection, says the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
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When rashes and headaches appear suddenly, one likely cause is an allergic reaction. Allergies can cause rashes and headaches ranging from minor irritation to painful and frightening attacks. A wide variety of allergies can cause these types of reaction.
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Iodine is a mineral used topically for antibacterial purposes or intravenously as a component of radiological contrast agents. Iodine is necessary to support healthy thyroid functioning.
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Food allergies affect approximately 2 percent of adults, and between 4 and 8 percent of children, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center. While cherries are not one of the top eight food allergens, they do cause allergic reactions in some people, particularly those with pollen allergies.
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Allergies to detergents often develop suddenly after a period of intense exposure, such as on the job. However, people can also use a certain product for years without a problem before developing allergy symptoms.
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In many people, mild allergic reactions to pollen, mold, pets and other allergens grow worse from prolonged exposure. Continual contact or periodic episodes of intense exposure can bring on stronger allergy symptoms over time, whether or not patients manage their illness.
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Flaxseed, or Linum usitatissimum, is derived from the flax plant, an annual originally from Egypt. Flaxseed has been used for centuries for medicinal and nutritional purposes and appears to have been well tolerated by humans with few reported side effects.
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A rose by any other name could still prompt symptoms of allergy in those who are hypersensitive to the plant. Allergies are episodes of mistaken immunological identity. The body’s internal defense system identifies a harmful substance as a threat, and mounts an attack against it.
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Having allergies means the the immune system is over responding to some type of substance, that does not normally trigger a response. Common substances that cause allergies are pollen, mold, pet hair, dust, pollution and some types of foods.
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Smoking is the single greatest avoidable cause of death and disease in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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