Are you allergic to something? Sometimes, people are allergic, but do not know it, because an allergy may show a reaction externally, say, on your skin or internally, say in your lungs or throat. You can be allergic to practically anything including yourself, although that condition is very rare thankfully.
The most prevalent sign of an allergic reaction is a skin rash, which is usually red and occasionally very itchy as well. You can apply a cream or some form, but the only really effective manner of dealing with it is to eradicate the cause and the first step to doing this is finding out what you are reacting to.
So, take notice and take notes on when you get your allergic reaction. Is it usually in the summer? Is it after eating? Is it after playing with the dog? Is it when you sit near the bird cage? Is it when you do the housework? These all involve common allergens.
By the way, in case you are thinking about it: most people are allergic to housework (or do not like doing it), but I am talking about the dust that doing housework throws up, not the actual housework itself.
In fact. the most common allergen is dust, because the majority of household dust is made up of skin, both human and insect. Dust attracts dust mites and people are often allergic to them too.
Other particles in dust can be earth, pollutants, smoke, paper, fabric and stone. Coal dust is particularly harmful, as coal miners will confirm. However, for most people, pollen and dust mites are the foremost problem. Pollen is usually more ubiquitous in the summer.
A further prime cause of rash at home is detergent. If you have been using the same washing powder for years and then swap brands, your body may react to the new chemical mix in the new powder. The same could be the case for shampoo and make up.
There are recognized procedures for discovering what you are reacting to. Your GP or a dermatologist can help find your allergen the most quickly, but you could buy DIY kits and advice at the chemist's as well.
If you think that you have a food allergy, it is probably best if you test for it under supervision because food allergies can get dangerous. Many people are hospitalized or even die due to a nut or peanut allergy. Sometimes the throat swells up and the person chokes.
If your allergy has an effect on your breathing, you could develop allergic asthma (dust mite faeces often cause this). In these cases you need to be breathing purer air.
You can use anti-allergy mattress and pillow encasements and get an air purifier. The best air purifiers are fitted in line with your central heating, but you can use stand alone units as well.
If your vacuum cleaner blows some dust back, it would be worth buying an anti-allergy vacuum cleaner that retains 100% of the dust that passes through it. Use it often, particularly if you have pets.
The most prevalent sign of an allergic reaction is a skin rash, which is usually red and occasionally very itchy as well. You can apply a cream or some form, but the only really effective manner of dealing with it is to eradicate the cause and the first step to doing this is finding out what you are reacting to.
So, take notice and take notes on when you get your allergic reaction. Is it usually in the summer? Is it after eating? Is it after playing with the dog? Is it when you sit near the bird cage? Is it when you do the housework? These all involve common allergens.
By the way, in case you are thinking about it: most people are allergic to housework (or do not like doing it), but I am talking about the dust that doing housework throws up, not the actual housework itself.
In fact. the most common allergen is dust, because the majority of household dust is made up of skin, both human and insect. Dust attracts dust mites and people are often allergic to them too.
Other particles in dust can be earth, pollutants, smoke, paper, fabric and stone. Coal dust is particularly harmful, as coal miners will confirm. However, for most people, pollen and dust mites are the foremost problem. Pollen is usually more ubiquitous in the summer.
A further prime cause of rash at home is detergent. If you have been using the same washing powder for years and then swap brands, your body may react to the new chemical mix in the new powder. The same could be the case for shampoo and make up.
There are recognized procedures for discovering what you are reacting to. Your GP or a dermatologist can help find your allergen the most quickly, but you could buy DIY kits and advice at the chemist's as well.
If you think that you have a food allergy, it is probably best if you test for it under supervision because food allergies can get dangerous. Many people are hospitalized or even die due to a nut or peanut allergy. Sometimes the throat swells up and the person chokes.
If your allergy has an effect on your breathing, you could develop allergic asthma (dust mite faeces often cause this). In these cases you need to be breathing purer air.
You can use anti-allergy mattress and pillow encasements and get an air purifier. The best air purifiers are fitted in line with your central heating, but you can use stand alone units as well.
If your vacuum cleaner blows some dust back, it would be worth buying an anti-allergy vacuum cleaner that retains 100% of the dust that passes through it. Use it often, particularly if you have pets.
About the Author:
Owen Jones, the writer of this article writes on several topics, but is currently concerned with the bed bug mattress pads. If you would like to know more, visit our website at Bed Infestation.
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