Allergies | Myths and Facts About Allergies

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What are the most common types of allergies?

Sometimes allergy can be very do dangerous, it can not prevent if we delay in treatment. It occurred when immune system reacts to harmless substances. The most common types of allergies are;

• Food allergies (nuts, dairy, eggs).
• Seasonal allergies (pollen, grass, flowers).
• Pet allergies (fur, dander, saliva).
• Dust and mold allergies(dust mites and mold spores).
• Skin allergies( soaps, perfumes or fabrics).

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What are the three symptoms of allergies explain it.

Allergy has different causes and symptoms, three most symptoms are:
Sneezing and Runny Nose:
Allergy can cause irritation in the nose, it lead to sneezing, itching and a runny or blocked nose. It is common in pollen and dust allergies.
Skin Reactions:
Somerime allergy caused to rashes, redness and itching on the skin. It can be from allergens items like soaps or fabrics of allergen.

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Breathing Issues:
Symptoms of allergy are wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath in asthma patient. When airways get inflammation, it happens.

How to prevent allergies?

In my knowledge, allergy can prevent in different ways like:

• By avoid allergens, we can prevent allergy. Stay far from foods, pets, or substances that can allergies.
• We try to keep our home clean on daily basis to remove dust, mold and pet dander.
• Hand washing properly can prevent from allergy.
• Wear a mask is very important to prevent allergy. It is very useful during pollen season.

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• Try to keep windows close to prevent allergy.
• Taking proper allergy medicines can prevent allergy. We should use antihistamines or nasal sprays for prevent reactions.
• Change clothes after going outside, it can be pollen stick to clothes and hair.
• Using healthy diet to make immune system strong can prevent allergy reaction.

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Explain the difference between allergies and colds.

The difference between allergy and cold are:

Allergy	Cold
It is our immune system's response to dust and pollen. Its signs are runny nose, itching and sneezing.	A short time viral is cold infection. Its symptoms include coughing, sore throats, and sneezing. By way of microorganisms, it spreads.
Allergies occurred when our immune system react against harmless substances like pollen or dust.	Colds happen when viruses spread from person to person.
Allergy symptoms can for long time.	Colds usually be off from 7–10 days.
Allerg cause itching in eyes, nose and skin.	Cold cause fever, sore throat and body pain.
Allergy can manage with antihistamines and some precautions.	Colds need rest, fluids and pain relievers.