Common Allergies

Allergies can be irritating, especially for those who suffer from it. After you finish reading this small article, you will be well equipped with the knowledge of common allergies and their remedies. But first it will be good to know some basic about allergies. Now what is an ‘Allergy’? It is a specific reaction of the body’s immune system to harmless substances (harmless for the majority!). The body’s immune system takes the substances very seriously as if they were harmful. The ones who suffer from allergies are sensitive to more than one substance.

There are many types of common allergies. The seasonal allergies which result due to many substances via air at certain times of the year are most common of the allergies. These allergies can result from trees, pollen grains and plants. The allergy occurring due to pollen grains is also called as hay fever and many Americans suffer from hay fever. Such a respiratory allergy can spoil an individual’s normal life. It can disturb children from learning their academics. The pollen grains can be in the air in any season and hence it will be foolish to say that pollen grains’ season is spring season.

Some people are allergic to certain foods. Such allergies are called as food allergies. People can be allergic to peanuts, milk, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat. If you think you are allergic to some food, go to your doctor and get it checked as to which food you are allergic to. Food allergies can be severe and a checkup with the physician is highly recommended. At times food allergies can be so serious that even smelling the food may cause reactions in the body.

Other common allergies include allergies due to animal hair, insect stings (the bee sting), dust mites, mold spores, latex rubber and even medications like penicillin.