Allergy
Symptoms
Nothing
beats allergy symptoms. Not when up to 25%
of us suffer from allergies. Not when
absenteeism from allergies and asthma ranks
first as the basis of missing school and
work in America.
Allergies
are untoward reactions to substances
otherwise harmless to others. Pollen allergy
results in hay fever with itchy eyes and
nose to those allergic to the specific
plant, grass, or tree. Cat allergy is
conspicuous by almost instant symptoms,
which may include tightness in both the
throat and chest. Neither of these bother
the 80% of you, not allergic to them.
An allergy
is not an irritant reaction; it is an immune
reaction involving antigens, antibodies, and
chemical mediators.
The
respiratory system is not alone victimized.
Virtually all organs may suffer reactions.
Bee stings
in the susceptible, may lead to a serious
drop in blood pressure, heart
irregularities, and seizures.
Nickel,
found in bracelets, pendants, and rings, may
cause local inflammation and itching.
Peanuts can
cause death. Milk may result in headaches:
food additives in explosive diarrhea.
Penicillin
may result in edema of the eyes and lips.
Allergy
shot reactions can cause the throat to swell
shut.
Allergies
are not "pud" conditions. As with any
danger, one must be alert to their potential
and consequences.
Bill Ziering
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