ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT

ALLERGIC DISEASE

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ALLERGYAllergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance. Immune system will defend against

substances that typically don’t pose a threat to the human body. These substances are known as allergens, and when

your body reacts to them, it causes an allergic reaction.

CAUSES FOR ALLERGYThese are some substances that commonly cause an allergic reaction in human bodies.

● Pet dander● Insect bite/bee stings/wasp● Certain food habits● Certain medications like penicillin or aspirin● Certain plants● Airborne allergens (Pollen/molds)

SYMPTOMSAllergy symptoms varies depending on the substance that caused allergy. These symptoms can a ect airways, sinuses and nasal passages, skin, and digestive system. These are some of the allergic symptoms⋄ Sneezing⋄ Itching of the nose, eyes or roof of the mouth⋄ Watery, red or swollen eyes⋄ Itching or hives all over the body⋄ Cough, chest tightness, wheezing or shortness of breath⋄ Itchy skin⋄ Rash⋄ Facial swelling

COMPLICATIONSAllergic conditions can even lead to severe high risk health conditions. There is great possibility of transmitting allergy through inheritance. So more care has to be taken for those.

These are some of the health condition that may occur from allergic symptoms.

● Anaphylaxis● Asthma● Sinusitis and infections of the ears or lungs.

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TREATMENTDoctors usually diagnose allergic condition by studying the health history of the diseased and undergoing multiple allergic tests.

Skin tests, blood tests, challenge tests (elimination type tests) are the common allergic tests.

After diagnosing the disease e ective method of treatment is avoiding exposure to allergens and taking medication regularly.

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“Several studies conducted during the past two decades suggested increasing trend of allergic diseases in populated cities. By the busy

lifestyle and rising environmental pollution,increased the rate of allergic disease in GCC countries. E ective diagnosing and early treatment can

only be the solution for this.

Allergy testing Dubai conducts reliable allergy testing and delivers accurate test results in diagnosing the disease.

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