Chapter 1: Introduction
Allergies
An allergy can be defined as reaction by your immune system due to abnormally high sensitivity to certain substances, which does not bother most other people. Individuals who suffer from allergies are often allergic to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are
➢ Pollen
➢ Dust mites
➢ Mold spores
➢ Pet dander
➢ Food
➢ Insect stings
➢ Medicines
Allergies can cause a number of different symptoms in the human body for example; sneezing, itching, rashes, runny nose, sweeting or asthma. Allergies can range from minor to severe. One symptom, which can result from an allergy and can be life-threatening is anaphylaxis. Food allergies and reactions to the venom of stinging insects such as wasps and bees are more often associated with these severe reactions.
There are a variety of tests which
However longer studies are needed to see if the children's allergies come back in the months and years after the treatment is stopped.
Other studies carried out suggest that a small skin patch can be applied to patients with peanut allergies appears to safely and effectively protect against the sometimes life-threatening condition.
This study involved 220 people, aged between 6 and 55, all with peanut allergy. The researchers tried varying patch doses to see which was most effective. 110 people were given patches, which contained peanut protein for a year, and the other 110 people were some were given a placebo for the same amount of time.
The results of this study showed the effectiveness of the patch as by the end of the year more than 50% of the people who wore the patch for the year they were able to tolerate at least 1 gram of peanut
Allegra 180 mg OTA - this medication should not make the patient drowsy and since he is a student it is helpful so that he does not get tired during class and can study.
I chose this topic because it is something I knew of and have seen before, but never really knew much about it. To make sure what I’m going to be telling you today is true, I looked at many different sites that were about food allergies and looked into them, I only went to sites that were recent, copyrighted, and seemed accurate. I also compared the sites to one another to see if the information was accurate. First, I will talk about what causes food allergies and what it is Second, what effect food allergies can have on a person’s body Finally, what steps someone can take, to better deal with food allergies
From 1997 to 2008 the number of American children that have some form of nut allergy has tripled. Peanut allergies are considered one of “Big 8” food allergies that accounts for 90% of allergies which includes 3 million Americans out of the 21 million Americans that suffer from some form of allergy. Less than 21% of those individuals with peanut allergies will outgrow it. Peanut allergies account for the most common food related deaths. Four out of every 100 children have some form of food allergy. If an allergy is going to surface it will effect a child between 12 and 14 months of age this is why child care environments are the most vulnerable. Peanut allergies affect about 5% within this age group. I was surprised with the various names and different items that peanuts can be found in. Peanut
Following my first sip of milk at the age of one, with the resulting hives and coughing that ensued, I involuntarily joined the community of fifteen million Americans afflicted by food allergies. Living everyday with additional allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish has, out of necessity, sharpened my compulsiveness with ingredients and food preparation, but furthermore has spurred me to intervene on behalf of fellow members in this emerging epidemic. The Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) national organization has been a source of education and support in my own life, and subsequently has aided my efforts to raise awareness among peers, and to nurture my advocacy involvement. Selected as a member of FARE’s Teen Advisory
A food allergy is an exaggerated immune response triggered by a particular protein found in an allergen. Different people have different allergic reactions; ranging from mild to life threatening, whereby an anaphylactic reaction takes place. Symptoms of the allergic diseases may be caused by exposure of the skin to a chemical, of the respiratory system to particles of dust or any other substance, or of the stomach and intestines to a particular food (“What Is Food Allergy?”). In the last few decades, there seems to be an increased media and medical interest on the subject of allergies in general, but mostly on peanut allergies. According to Miranda Waggoner, a Princeton University researcher, no medical research agenda can be found prior to the 1980s. Are peanut allergies really getting more severe and prevalent that the medical community now puts a little more effort into studying the disorder? Or are people just more aware now that word travels faster than ever through the World Wide We...
Stoppler, Melissa C., and William C. Shiel. "Food Allergy." Medicinenet.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Mar. 2014.
The peanut also helped the disease Polio wich leaves the victms with weakened musles or paralized limbs. The peanut’s oil helped the polio victems be able to regain some lost function. George W. Carver did massages to the victms with the peanut oil but there is acully there was no scincetific evedence that the peanut oil actully helped. many just beileve it was the massages that helped.
Some symptoms of an allergic reaction to latex are the following: red skin; itchy rashes; hives; welts; swelling of the skin; runny nose; sneezing; congestion; sore, scratchy throat; hoarseness; coughing; red, itchy, watery eyes; feeling of tightness of the chest; wheezing; shortness of breath; and possibly anaphylaxis (Cobbs) (a life threatening allergic reaction).... ... middle of paper ... ... American Latex Allergy Association - Creating Awareness of Latex Allergy through Education and Support.
You have close relatives with allergy (that is, a mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, or child)
Food allergies are the most controversial allergy-related topic right now. It's controversial because of several facts like:
Human race is known to have developed numerous allergies to various known and unknown allergens. An extreme allergic reaction which can be “life-threatening”. (Mydr.com.au, 2014) is referred to as Anaphylaxis.It is a “medical emergency”(Lloyd & Sisman,2013).Statistics indicate that maximum deaths occur due to allergic reactions of various medicines. The other causative agents can be insects, food, latex, hair dye, etc(Lloyd & Sisman,2013). The most common trigger to stimulate anaphylaxis among children are food products such as peanuts, dairy, seafood etc. Exposure to any of these allergens can result in severe anaphylactic attack within 20 minutes.(Australian Resuscitation council, 2012).However the doctors discuss the history of symptoms occurring in children suffering with peanut allergy before declaring them to be anaphylactic and prescribing medication. (Unknown, 2014). Symptoms of anaphylaxis may occur in varied forms depending upon the severty of the reaction. For instance in mild cases swelling of lips, eyes or face occurs along with hives, rash, tingling of mouth and vomitting accompanied with abdominal pain. Nevertheless in extreme conditions the former symptoms may be accompanied with noisy breathing, wheezing, hoarseness and unconsciousness. (Lloyd & Sisman,2013).
Asthma is a disease that currently has no cure and can only be controlled and managed through different treatment methods. If asthma is treated well it can prevent the flare up of symptoms such as coughing, diminish the dependence on quick relief medication, and help to minimize asthma attacks. One of the key factors to successful treatment of asthma is the creation of an asthma action plan with the help of a doctor that outlines medications and other tasks to help control the patient’s asthma ("How Is Asthma Treated and Controlled?"). The amount of treatment changes based on the severity of the asthma when it is first diagnosed and may be the dosage may be increased or decreased depending on how under control the patient’s asthma is. One of the main ways that asthma can be controlled is by becoming aware of the things that trigger attacks. For instance staying away from allergens such as pollen, animal fur, and air pollution can help minimize and manage the symptoms associated with asthma. Also if it is not possible to avoid the allergens that cause a patient’s asthma to flare up, they may need to see an allergist. These health professionals can help diagnosis what may need to be done in other forms of treatment such as allergy shots that can help decrease the severity of the asthma ("How Is Asthma Treated and Controlled?").
... If further research is to be done, I recommend that it should explore and compare other kinds of peanut butters. Organic peanut butter, creamy peanut butter, sugar-free peanut butter, sodium-free peanut butter and natural peanut butter could be investigated.
...ing. One may also experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain. Some people may develop an anaphylactic shock due to ingestion of sunflower seeds or inhalation of sunflower seed dust.
Allergies are especially unique in the medical field because they differ among patients. An allergy is a specific immunologic reaction to a normally harmless substance, one that does not bother most people. People with allergies are often sensitive to many substances. Common allergens that cause allergic reactions include seasonal, outdoor allergens like tree, grass, and weed pollen, and year-round indoor allergens including dust particles, animal dander, and indoor mold. Most people usually can be cured by various treatments.