Ayurvedic Treatment of Allergies
About Allergies
Allergies generally occur when the immune system of our body’s stops reacting to any foreign body. These foreign bodies can be found pollen, bee venom as well as pet dander. People with low immunity are prone to various types of allergies. The immune system of our body produces antibodies, which protect us from foreign invaders that may cause allergic reactions. The symptoms of the allergy depend on the type of foreign body responsible for it. Allergies may harm respiratory tract, skin, sinuses, nasal passages, and other parts of the body.
The reactions due to these allergens can range from mild to severe. Sometimes, allergies can trigger a life threatening reaction such as anaphylaxis.
Different types of Allergies along with their Symptoms
Allergic Rhinitis:
This type of allergy is also known as Hay fever.
The common symptoms of this allergy are listed below:
- Sneezing.
- Running nose.
- Itching on the nose, eyes as well as on the roof of the mouth.
- Conjunctivitis- Redness and swelling in the eyes.
Food allergy:
As the name indicates, this type of allergy occurs due to food.
The symptoms are:
- Swelling in the lips, tongue as well as on the face
- Hives
- Tingling mouth
- Anaphylaxis
- Throat swelling
Insect sting allergy:
This type of allergy occurs due to insect sting.
The symptoms of such type of allergy are listed below:
- Swelling on the sting site.
- Itching all over the body.
- Hives.
- Cough and chest tightness
- Anaphylaxis
- Wheezing or shortness of breath.
Drug allergy:
This type allergy occurs due to drugs or medications.
The symptoms are:
- Hives.
- Itching all over the skin.
- Rash as well as redness.
- Swelling on the face.
- Shortness of breath.
- Anaphylaxis
Skin Allergy:
It is a type of skin allergy.
The symptoms are listed below:
- Itching
- Redness
- Rashes
- Flake or peel of skin
Causes of Allergies
When a person is exposed to any allergen, the antibodies produced by the immune system will release chemicals like histamine which in turn causes allergy symptoms.
Few more causes of allergies are well explained below:
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- Airborne allergens: They may include Pollen, dust mites, animal dander and mold.
- Certain foods: Are tree nuts, wheat, soy, peanuts, fish, shellfish, eggs and milk.
- Insect stings: This type of allergy trigger include bee stings or wasp stings.
- Medicines: Medicines such as penicillin or penicillin-based antibiotics may also cause allergy.
- Latex as well as some other substances may cause allergic skin reactions on touching.
Risk Factors of Allergy
Following are the risk factors that pose a person at higher risk of developing allergy:
- A person having a family history of asthma or other allergies is at higher risk of getting any type of allergy problem.
- Children are at higher risk of developing several allergies as compared to adults. But sometimes, they outgrow these allergies when they get older.
- If a person is suffering from asthma, then he is also at higher risk of getting such allergies.
- If a person is suffering from weak immune system, then they are at higher risk of getting such allergies.
The Goodnews!?
The good news is that Allergy is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.
Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.
If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Allergy yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other Body related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Allergy is what you are having or any other related disease.
Vine-Health Approach to Allergy
As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Allergy is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.
Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.
We can really help you out of the issue!
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