Common Allergies and Symptoms For Everyone

Over half of the world has some type of allergy. They can be year round or they can be seasonal allergies. No matter what type of allergies you have, it's an aggravating process to say the least. Allergies are mainly hereditary although some people can get them for unknown reasons. Typically allergies can be found in children and babies, although allergies can be diagnosed into adult hood for the first time. Things such as pollen, infection and smoking can increase your chances of having allergies. Most allergies can be controlled with different medications to help you live a more normal life. Here are some common allergies along with some of their symptoms.

Asthma
While Asthma can be due to other reasons is mainly from allergies. Asthma is a breathing problem that really can get in the way of life if it's not controlled. Having asthma means you don't mass Air through the bronchial tubes as easy as someone who does not have asthma. People who have asthma get worse with each weather change. This could be heat, cold, rain or any other slight change. Often when it's hot and the humidity levels are high, they don't receive enough air and need help opening their air passage ways, with an inhaler or a nebulizer. Even then, it does not always do the trick. Symptoms can include:

Chest Tightness
Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Long coughing spells
Coughing while laying down

Allergic Rhinitis
This is also known as hay fever. This is another type of common allergy. This type is typically seasonal and refers to your nasal passage. Outside things such as pollen, cotton wood or other flying particles affect this allergy. If you have this type of allergy, but seem to have it more than seasonal, then it's probably due to the indoor allergens flying around. Things such as dust mites, mold and animal hair can cause this allergy to flare up. Even smaller things such as certain smells can aggravate this allergy. Some of the Symptoms can include:

Sneezing
Stuffing nose
Runny nose
Nasal Itching
Throat Itching from drainage
Itchy Ears on the inside

Hives
Hives are a type of skin allergy. This typically means you are having an allergic reaction to something that has touched your body. It could be something that you ate, drank or something that has touched your skin. Hives can appear in people that don't have allergies but typically they don't. With this type of allergy it can become hard to diagnose. Logs of all daily activities will need to be kept in order to figure out the trigger area. Symptoms can include:

Severe itching
Red spots
Raised looking rash
Rash that spreads
Blotchy Rash

Allergic Shock
Which is also called anaphylactic shock. This is a very serious allergic reaction and usually ends up life threatening if help is not reached soon. This happens when someone is severely allergic to something they have come in contact with. So if someone who has a sever peanut allergy ate a peanut, they could die unless they can reach help in time. Another reason can be from things such as a bee stings or wasp's stings. Some of the symptoms can include:

Shortness of breath
Swelling of the throat
Convulsions
Swelling of the lips
Vomiting
Thick hives
Shock

Robert Grazian is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about allergies visit New Allergy Treatments for current articles and discussions.

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Allergy and Asthma Holiday Tips - 5 Ways to Avoid Allergy and Asthma Flare-Ups During the Holidays

Allergy and asthma can remain as controlled during the holidays as they are during the rest of the year. Here are 5 very do-able steps to take to make sure you have a great holiday without allergy and asthma flare-ups.

1. Keep your stress level low by continuing your regular routine of exercise, meals, and sleeping. Of course this is easier said than done particularly during the holidays. But if you make a checklist for yourself that you keep by your bed, on your desk or computer, or on the breakfast table that has daily cues about physical activities, meals and snacks, social events, and a reasonable to-do list, you'll find yourself feeling much more in control of your schedule and less stressed throughout the holidays.

2. Choose your celebrations carefully. Most restaurants and homes are now smoke free, but call to confirm before you attend. If there are other known allergens such as pets, or potpourri, or candles and you know the hostess well enough, ask if the pet could be confined to another area during the gathering, or that she consider not using the scented products that might possibly cause a reaction. If these triggers cannot be removed, explain your situation and choose another party.

3. Keep fast acting medication with you. Whether you use a nebulizer, antihistamines, epinephrine or some other rescue drug, knowing you have it for "just-in-case" will allow you to relax and enjoy yourself wherever you are.

4. Keep your schedule relaxed. To paraphrase...the holidays shouldn't be a race, but a journey. So remember, there is life after the holidays. In fact most people experience a let down after the holidays because the pace has been so frantic. Be reasonable about the number of things you commit to being a part of and schedule some real quality time with friends, neighbors, and extended family in January while many of the lights are still lit, but the time pressure is gone. You'll find it can be a lovely and relaxed time to reconnect.

5. If you plan to travel, plan ahead. Ask for a smoke-free, pet-free room. Traces of smoke and pet dander can remain in a room long after the occupants have gone. Take an allergy-free pillow covered in an allergen free pillow case, and if you really want to insure fresh air take a portable air purifier and leave it on in your room throughout your stay.

An excellent resource for a portable HEPA air purifier to remove airborne allergens during the holidays and throughout the year is offered by PurerAir.com-- the Allergy Machine Purifier at http://purerair.com/allergy_machine.html

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