Nasal allergies are better known by its common name,
allergic rhinitis. This type of allergy is extremely
common.

But, if these reactions only happen during specific
periods of the year, then you have a seasonal allergy,
usually caused by pollen grains being spread out in
the air at about the same time as your allergies.

There are also perennial allergies that can happen no
matter what day of the year. But the good part is that
you and your doctor can work out a treatment for you
that will minimize the occurrences and keep your
allergy in check.

Nasal Allergy Manifestations

A nasal allergy reaction is a bit like getting a
sudden bout of the colds. You’ll sneeze, have watery
eyes, have a runny nose with a clear liquid discharge,
and all the other unpleasant side effects coming in
with colds like having a sore throat and cough. This
may seem like just an irritation, but there’s more to
your nasal allergies than just that.

Common Causes

All allergy attacks are triggered by an allergen,
which is the substance that your body recognizes as an
outside threat and will attempt to block it. A common
allergen during the summer months when flowers are in
bloom is pollen, which can float around in the air and
end up entering your respiratory tract.

Mold also does the same thing, so you can really feel
like you’re having a mix of irritants, which is
probably also the case. The last common sources of
nasal allergies are animals, whether it’s from dust
mites or pet dander from your dog. These can all
trigger allergic reactions from your body.

Diagnosis of Allergies

A simple evaluation by your doctor of your nasal
symptoms can define the best way on how to diagnose if
you have a nasal allergy. Then you can undergo tests
to determine the best method of treatment for your
case.

It would also be very helpful to your doctor if you
provide some medical background and history on your
allergies, such as when it started, which periods of
the year it occurs, and heredity factors.

A physical exam could also test your body parts for
faults. Once it’s all finished, you and your doctor
can plan a way on how to treat your allergies with
medication, allergen avoidance, and possibly
immunotherapy so that you won’t have to endure those
allergies forever.

The most effective treatment of allergies, however, is
to avoid being exposed to it as much as possible. If
you’re allergic to pollen grains, then it might be a
good idea to limit your time in parks during the
summer, where there are lots of trees and other plants
who spread pollen quite well.

Depending on the medical advice your doctor gives, you
just have to follow it to make sure that your nasal
allergies are minimized and possibly avoided entirely.

Animals are also good sources of nasal infection, so
keep your surroundings clean of pet hair and other
materials by cleaning and vacuuming often.

You won’t have to do so many complicated things just
to avoid a simple allergen material, and common sense
still applies. Wherever your allergen is bound to be
grown or found, better keep yourself away from it.

We know that poison ivy can cause a nasty allergy reaction called “contact dermatitis”. People with eczema is especially vulnerable. Allergic reaction to poison ivy is not immediate, it can be delayed for a couple of hours or even a full day. Therefore, it might be difficult to determine the allergy cause as the sufferer might not even aware that he or she has come into contact with poison ivy.

The culprit which causes the nasty itch is urushiol. Humans especially is especially sensitive to it. Over 50% of the people are allergic to poison ivy when they touch it for the first time. Urushiol is a sticky sap of poison ivy. If not wash off immediately, it can be absorbed through the surface of the skin and binds with body proteins to create a new substance. At that point, it cannot be scrubbed off. When your body starts to recognize this foreign substance in the body, the reactions will start. The delay window between the contact and the actual reaction is the opportunity to apply treatment to stop further allergic reaction.

Tecnu Extreme Poison Ivy Scrub is a very popular treatment for poison ivy allergy. It has added micro fine scrubbing beads to help remove the rash causing oils that are embedded in the skin, and added the itch relieving active ingredient Grindelia. Its a one-step solution to remove urushiol oil and relieve itching and burning from the rash. If you know you have been exposed to poison ivy, oak or sumac, you can wash with Tecnu Extreme to remove the urushiol oil before your rash begins.

Zanfel Poison Ivy Cream is another popular poison ivy cream. Zanfel helps lift the toxin, urushiol, common to poison ivy, oak and sumac from the skin where it has come into contact and bound to the epidermis. This binding of plant toxin creates the allergic rash known as poison ivy. By washing the urushiol oil out of the skin cells, relief comes more quickly.

Peanut allergies is one of the most common type of allergies and it is also one of the most dangerous as well. Those suffer from peanut allergy is more likely to have an anaphylactic reaction than other food allergies. Most people with peanut allergies can easily eliminate peanuts and peanuts products from their diet. However, what most people do not realise is that certain so called “peanut free” food still can have an effect on them.

Next time when you shop for your food products, make sure you read the label and keep this list of food additives which may contain peanuts handy:

Calcium stearate
Calcium stearoyl lactylate
Glycerine
Lecithin
Linoleic acid
Polysorbates
Propylene glycol monostearate
Sodium stearoyl fumarate
Stearoyls
Tocopherol (alpha-Tocopherol, vitamin E)

Many recommend goat’s milk for those who are allergic to cow’s milk. I have also read about testimonials from those who notice significant difference in their eczema after starting consuming goat’s milk. However, please bear in mind that goat’s milk is not necessary suitable for everyone who are allergic to cow’s milk. So what is so special about goat’s milk?

Here are some of the differences for Goat milk vs cow’s milk …

1) Faster absorption

While cow’s milk requires up to three hours to be absorbed, goat’s milk requires only twenty minutes. At half the size of those in cows milk, the protein molecules in goat’s milk have thinner, more fragile membranes. For that reason, they are easier to absorb through the wall of the small intestine.

2) Less allergenic

Goat’s milk is less likely to cause an allergic reaction than cow’s milk because it doesn’t contain the protein complexes that are in cow’s milk which stimulate allergic reactions. Children who have allergic reactions to cow’s milk have seen their allergies improve after switching to goat’s milk.
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Dust mites and mold thrive in a humid environment. If you live in a humid environment, you might want to invest in a dehumidifier for your home. They’re not very expensive, and can really help reduce dust mites and mold. If you already have a dehumidifier, here are some tips to remember for maintaining it:

• Change the filter once a year so it will run at optimum performance.

• Clean the water container often to avoid mineral build up in the pan.

• Inspect the cooling coils for frost or ice build-up, as this can destroy the machine.

• Don’t turn your dehumidifier off and then on again right away. Wait at least ten minutes to let the pressure in the system equalize.

• Don’t set the humidistat higher than necessary or it will run constantly.