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by Rachelle de Bretagne

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It is hard to accept that something as small as a house mite may cause allergy, though it is a known fact that in some cases, a creature as small as this can cause much discomfort and suffering to a patient with an allergy as simple as this. The mold spores contained in a damp house can have similar effects, as can pet allergies, food allergies, seasonal, skin and chemical allergies, and the patient may not even be aware of what is causing their discomfort, which manifests itself in many ways:

*Asthma
*Rash
*Respiratory problems
*Sickness

There are of course many more symptoms, and although seasonal allergies are easy to define because of change of season, others are more difficult to pinpoint, although checking the repetition of allergic reaction to certain stimuli helps to define the allergy, which can then be tested by a doctor that specializes in allergy treatment.

The manner in which allergy tests take place is to put a very small quantity of the suspected allergen onto the surface of the skin, normally on the upper arm area, and to wait to see if there is a reaction. The tests are very useful and help a doctor to determine the treatment needed. There are recognized drugs that help in the control of allergies, though in some cases, the specialist prepares a solution that is put under the tongue or injections helping the body to build up immunity to exposure known as desensitization,

Allergies to animals and home pets should be checked as many of these cause respiratory problems which can be as serious as causing asthma attacks, and eliminating the risk may mean finding an alternative home for pets. House mites are normally dealt with by introduction of washing linen at higher temperatures, and the introduction of ionizers to help cleanse the air. Special vacuum cleaners that do not emit the dust back into the atmosphere are also helpful in containing those irritants that cause allergic reactions.

Sinus and seasonal allergies are easier to recognize and treat by traditional methods and avoidance of irritants that cause them during those seasons of pollination, although what appear to manifest themselves as allergies particularly with sinuses can be referred to a specialist for that area of the body and may not stem from allergic reaction.

Dietary changes help the body to produce balance, and allergic reactions occur when the balance of the scales is tipped by introducing too much stimuli to allergic reaction. By balancing the scales with healthy choices, patients have found that their symptoms are reduced to a minimum very easily without having to take medications. Balancing the diet of children and going away from those products with added coloring and taste enhancers has proven to be successful in the treatment of hyperactivity.

With care and attention to washing the fruit and vegetables that we eat, adding filters to water systems, and paying attention to filters in air conditioning units ensuring that the air within the home is as clean as possible, allergies can be kept in check. What healthy living does is replace those elements of life that put us at risk with healthy alternatives that reduce the risk of allergy and illness.

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