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Healthy Steps for Managing Airborne Allergies

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Sort Desciption: Sneezing is not always the symptom of a cold. Sometimes, it is an allergic reaction to something in the air. Health experts estimate that 35 million Americans suffer from upper respiratory tract symptoms that are allergic reactions to airborne allergens. ...

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Healthy Steps to Managing Airborne Allergies Sneezing is not always the symptom of a cold. Sometimes, it is an allergic reaction to something in the air. Health experts estimate that 35 million Americans suffer from upper respiratory tract symptoms that are allergic reactions to airborne allergens. Pollen allergy, commonly called hay fever, is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. Worldwide, airborne allergens cause the most problems for people with allergies. The respiratory symptoms of asthma, which affect approximately 11 million Americans, are often provoked by airborne allergens. Overall, allergic diseases are among the major causes of illness and disability in the United States, affecting as many as 40 to 50 million Americans. Allergies Colds Symptoms Runny or stuffed nose, sneezing, wheezing, watery and itchy eyes. Can include fever and aches and pains along with allergy symptoms. Warning Time Symptoms begin almost immediately after exposure to allergen(s). Usually take a few days to hit full force. Duration Symptoms last as long as you are exposed to the a1lergen, and beyond, until the reaction triggered by the allergen ends. If the allergen is present year-round, symptoms may be chronic. Symptoms should clear up within several days to a week. What is an allergy? An allergy is a specific reaction of the bodys immune system to a normally harmless substance, one that does not bother most people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one substance. Types of allergens that cause allergic reactions include: Food House dust mites Insect venom Latex rubber Medicines Mold spores Pollens 2 Why are some people allergic? Scientists think that some people inherit a tendency to be allergic from one or both parents. This means they are more likely to have allergies. They probably, however, do not inherit a tendency to be allergic to any specific allergen. Children are more likely ...

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