Allergies can range from a nuisance to dangerous.They occur when your body fights substances that aren't dangerous to you.If your immune system overreacts, it can cause a number of symptoms, such as skin irritation, a stuffy nose, and even a life-threatening reaction.If you don't reduce your allergies at home, you might need to see a doctor.
Step 1: Understand anaphylactic shock.
Within minutes of your exposure, this can become fatal.Hives Itching, pale skin, and the feeling that your throat is closing are some of the symptoms.
Step 2: If you carry an EpiPen, use it.
If you have an EpiPen, you should give yourself the injection.The package has instructions.You should inject the medication into your thigh.It will increase your chances of having side effects if you inject it elsewhere.If you see clumps in the medication, do not use it.
Step 3: You should go to the doctor after injecting yourself.
If you feel better, go to the emergency room.If the symptoms start again, it's important to get checked by a doctor.Skin reactions, irregular heartbeat, vomiting, stroke, and breathing problems are some of the side effects from the injection.
Step 4: Foodborne allergens such as nuts can cause severe hypersensitivity reactions that can lead to skin irritation, nausea and even Anaphylaxis.
Depending on what your allergies are, you may have a different set of symptoms.Dust mites, mold, and pet dander are some of the substances that cause people to be allergic to dogs and cats.Bee or wasp sting can cause swelling, pain, itching, and possibly anaphylactic shock.Foods such as peanuts, other nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, eggs, milk can cause problems in the stomach.penicillin can cause systemic reactions including an itchy rash and anaphylactic shock.Local irritation can be caused by latex or other things that touch your skin.Extreme heat, cold, sunlight, or rubbing on the skin can cause allergic-like reactions.
Step 5: You should make a doctor's appointment to get an allergy test.
If you don't know what your allergies are, a board-certified allergist can conduct tests to figure it out.The doctor will put a small amount of suspected allergens under your skin to see if you react with redness and swelling.The doctor can use a blood test to determine if your body is reacting with an immune response.
Step 6: Food sensitivities can be identified with elimination testing.
This should be done by a doctor.Eliminate it from your diet if you suspect you might be allergic to it.Your symptoms should improve if that was the source.If your symptoms return, your doctor may ask you to eat it again.It would be helpful to confirm that it was the source.Keeping a food diary can help you and your doctor keep track of your symptoms, as well as detect any other possible ingredients you might still be exposed to.
Step 7: Try natural remedies.
If you have any medical conditions, be sure to talk to your doctor before taking supplements or herbal remedies to make sure they don't affect your condition.It is difficult to know how much you are taking because the dosages in herbal remedies are not well regulated."natural" doesn't mean "safe."Take butterbur tablets.According to a scientific study, they may reduce inflammation and have similar effects to antihistamines.It's possible that bromelain has anti- inflammatory properties.Inhale steam from water with oil added to it.The smell of the oil will clear your nose.Don't put it on your skin because it's poisonous.Relieve congestion with a spray.It will help dry out the nose.
Step 8: To get relief from common symptoms, use oral antihistamines.
Antihistamines can improve the appearance of a nose and eyes.You shouldn't drive if you take some antihistamines because they can make you sleepy.Cetirizine is one of the common ones.
Step 9: Try a spray.
It should make your nose feel better and reduce sneezing.Azelastine and Olopatadine are available by prescription.
Step 10: There are eye drops that can be used to soothe itchy, red, or swollen eyes.
It's a good idea to keep them in the fridge.Olopatadine (Pataday, Patanol) and Azelastine (Optivar) are used for pheniramine.
Step 11: Mast cell stabilizers are an alternative to antihistamines.
You may have more success with these if you are not able to tolerate them.They keep your body from releasing chemicals that cause allergic reactions.It is an over-the-counter spray.Pemirolast and Nedocromil are prescription eye drops.
Step 12: Relieve congestion with oral decongestants.
There are many available over the counter.Some of them have something in them.Cetirizine and pseudoephedrine are also known as Desloratadine and Fexofenadine.
Step 13: Get relief with sprays and drops.
They might make your congestion worse if you use them for more than three days.Acron, Dristan, and Tyzine are the names of the drugs that are called oxymetazoline.
Step 14: Inflammation can be reduced using sprays.
It can help reduce stuffiness, sneezing, and dry up a nose.Budesonide (Rhinocort Aqua) Fluticasone furoate.
Step 15: If nothing else works, try the eye drops.
It will help itchy, red or watery eyes.If you take these medications, you need to be monitored by an eye doctor.Loteprednol (Alrex, Lotemax) and Rimexolone (Vexol) are florometholones.
Step 16: Severe allergies can be treated with oral corticosteroids.
Don't use these for an extended period of time because of the serious side effects.They can cause diseases such as osteoporosis, muscle weakness, and high blood sugar.Prednisone Intensol, Rayos is a steroid.
Step 17: Try to suppress the leukotriene receptor.
When you have an allergic reaction, your body releases substances called leukotrienes.Inflammation should be reduced by these medications.
Step 18: It's possible to try desensitization therapy.
When medications don't work and you have to be exposed to the allergen, this is also called immunotherapy.The doctor will expose you to the problem.Until you reach a maintenance dose, each dose will be greater than the last.If you have grass or ragweed, you may get a pill that will make you sleepy.Dropping immunotherapy under your tongue is offered by many allergists.It may take several years for this to be done.
Step 19: It's a good idea to prevent the build up of allergens in your house.
Substances in the air can cause allergies.This includes pet dander, dust mites, and pollen that has come from the outside.It's a good idea to vacuum frequently.The allergens in the air can be reduced by using a vacuum with a high-efficiency particulate air filter.You should reduce the number of carpets in your house.It's more difficult to keep the house allergy-free if you have carpets in it.Don't forget to wash your bedding.A third of your day is spent in bed.A third of your time is spent breathing in the allergens on your sheets and pillow.Use a dust mite cover on your mattress.It's a good idea to wash your hair before you go to sleep.When the levels of certain types of pollen are high, it's a good idea to stay at home.It's a good idea to keep your windows closed.
Step 20: Don't allow the growth of mold.
The amount of spores in the air will be reduced.Use fans and dehumidifiers in high humidity rooms like the bathroom to keep your home dry.There are leaks in your house.There are things like leaking roofs that could allow water to trickle down the walls.If you have mold, kill it with bleach and water.
Step 21: Don't eat foods that you are allergic to.
If you are allergic to eggs or wheat, you may need to read the ingredients list on the packaged food.Inform the server that you have food allergies.To make sure they understand your needs, stress the severity of the allergy and tell them if it is life threatening.Bring your own food with you.You will always know what you are eating.
Step 22: You should have a professional remove any bee or wasp nest in your house.
Stay far away if you have a severe allergic reaction.You may need to do this again.