Allergy is the over reaction of immune system to harmless substances after entering our body affecting 1 in every 3 people.
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For Stopping Your Allergies In 5 DaysCausesAllergy is defined as the type I reactions or Immediate Hypersensitivity as a result of
over
production of Immunoglobulin E (IgE), a class of allergic antibody by
the immune system against harmless substance that lead to mediated
release of histamine and other mediators from mast cells and basophils,
resulting in allergic reaction, including sneezing, nasal congestion and
eyes irritation
Types of Allergy
E. Hay FeverHay fever, also known as
allergic rhinitis,
is defined as condition of inflammation of nasal airway, effecting
mostly in the nose and eyes as a result of the over reaction of immune
system in production of production of the antibody immunoglobulin E
(IgE) to an allergen, a harmless substance such as pollen, dust, etc. It
is one of most common allergies in US.
E. 1. How to determine the severity of the allergic effectsDepending to the allergy stimulating effect, some researchers suggested to scale
the severity from 1 to 4 and followed by degeneration scale, but from -1 to -4
E.1.1. The severity scale from +1 to +4+1. The first level of stimulation
If there is no symptoms at all or If the patient is alert and function morally after allergic is eaten
+2. The second level of stimulation
The patient have become irritable, hyperactive, tense, thirsty, etc. after a suspected allergic foods is eaten
+3. The third level of stimulation
The patient have become hypomanic, aggressive, apprehensive, etc.
+4. The fourth level of stimulation
The patient have become mania, agitation, over excitement, etc.
E.1.2. Degeneration scale from -1 to -4-1. If a patient is experience symptoms of reaction of runny nose, hive, diarrhea, etc.
-2. If a patient is experience symptoms of reaction of tiredness, fatigue, swelling etc.
-3. If a patient is experience symptoms of reaction of depression, mental disturbance, confusion, mood change, etc.
-4. If a patient is experience symptoms of reaction of sever depression, paranoia, etc.
E. 2. SymptomsSymptoms
are the result of airway inflammation of which can affects the daily
activity including quality of life, productivity, and other chronic
conditions, including asthma.
In the study of " Nasal endoscopy in children with suspected
allergic rhinitis." by Ameli F, Brocchetti F, Tosca MA, Signori A, Ciprandi G.
(Source from ENT Unit, Villa Montallegro Private Clinic, Genoa.
), posted in PubMed, researchers found that
in
176 children (99 males; mean age, 7.5 years) studied. Clinical visit,
nasal endoscopy, and skin prick test were performed in all patients.
Nasal endoscopic signs were pale turbinates, middle turbinate contact,
and inferior turbinate contact. The AR diagnosis was made when nasal
symptom history was concordant with sensitization. AR was diagnosed in
141 children. Inferior and middle turbinate contact were reliable
predictive factors for AR (odds ratio 5.38 and 3.42, respectively),
whereas pale turbinates did not predict it and researchers suggested
that that
nasal endoscopy may reveal signs predictive for AR diagnosis in children.
1. Nasal congestion, a clear
2. Runny nose,
3. Sneezing, nose and
4. Eye itching
5. Excess tear production
6. Asthma
7. Etc.
E.3. DiagnosisIf you are experience Allergic Rhinitis, it is possible to find what types of allergen have trigger that.
After recording the family history and a complete physical exam. you doctor may order
1. Skin test
a. Intradermal test
It
is one of most common test but time consuming( some patient may return
for more 20 time for the injection) in diagnosis of allergy and
depending to the symptoms, by injecting small amounts of diluted
allergens into the top layers of the skin to see how the immune system
react to them.
b.
Skin prick testingSimilar to the Intradermal test, but the diagnosis involves in applying a drop of allergen into to punctures made on the skin.
2. Blood test ((RadioAllergoSorbent Test)
This
is the test for evaluating of the levels of IgE-mediated reaction to a
particular allergen. If you RAST score is higher than the predictive
value, 95% chance you will have an allergic reaction. Unfortunately,
non-IgE mediated allergies cannot be detected by this method.
3. Challenge Tests
Because
of the risk of anaphylaxis, most doctors will avoid the test unless it
is absolutely necessary and the test is performed only in the hospital.
In this test, suspected allergen package into capsule taken by patient
and signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction are observed.
4. Etc.
E.4. PreventionThere
is no way to prevent hay fever. But one can always enhance the immune
system by eating healthy and living a healthy lifestyle. For more
information of healthy foods, visit
100+ Healthy Foods ClassificationE.5. TreatmentsE.5.1. Conventional medicineAccording
to the "Treatment of allergic rhinitis." American Family Physician -
Volume 81, Issue 12 (June 2010), posted in MD preview, the writer wrote
that allergic rhinitis is a common chronic respiratory illness that
affects quality of life, productivity, and other comorbid conditions,
including asthma. Treatment should be based on the patient's age and
severity of symptoms. Patients should be advised to avoid known
allergens and be educated about their condition. Intranasal
corticosteroids are the most effective treatment and should be
first-line therapy for mild to moderate disease. Moderate to severe
disease not responsive to intranasal corticosteroids should be treated
with second-line therapies, including antihistamines, decongestants,
cromolyn, leukotriene receptor antagonists, and nonpharmacologic
therapies (e.g., nasal irrigation). With the exception of cetirizine,
second-generation antihistamines are less likely to cause sedation and
impair performance. Immunotherapy should be considered in patients with a
less than adequate response to usual treatments. Evidence does not
support the use of mite-proof impermeable covers, air filtration
systems, or delayed exposure to solid foods in infancy.
1. There is no specific treatment for Hay fever, but depending to the symptoms. Medication includes bronchodilators,
anti-allergics,
antihistamines,
NSAIDs, etc.
2. Allergic shot
Allergy
shot, also known as immunotherapy, contains extracts from the most
common substance which people are allergic to, including pollen,
insects, pets, etc., by providing long-term relief from certain
symptoms. In some people, after series of allergic shot, the disease is
cured
E.5.2. Nutritional supplements1. Antioxidants
Since
Allergies are caused by immune over reaction of certain harmless
substance, enhancing immue system is one of the best way to prevent and
treat them as some researchers suggested that allergies may be caused by
weakened immune system over aggression. Vitamin A, E, C are
antioxidants and free radical scavengers, they protect the immune system
from free radicals attack and help to reduce levels of histamine in the
blood. For more information of
antioxidants and health effects2. Vitamin D
According to the article " Vitamin D defic
iency may be a factor in development of allergies posted in Washing Post, Monday, March, 7, 2011,
" Allergies and Vitamin D, Youths low in 'sunshine vitamin' may be more prone to allergies",the
author wrote that analyzed data on 6,590 people, roughly half of them
21 years of age and younger and half older. The group was deemed
representative of the U.S. population. Vitamin D levels were determined
by blood tests, as was sensitivity to 17 common allergens. Among the
youths, food and environmental allergies were greater in those with
lower levels of Vitamin D. Young people deficient in Vitamin D were
about twice as likely as those with higher levels of the nutrient to
have peanut or ragweed allergies and nearly five times as likely to be
allergic to oak.
3. B-complex
in a study of "Vitamin B-6
deficiency impairs interleukin 2 production and lymphocyte proliferation
in elderly adults." by Meydani SN, Ribaya-Mercado JD, Russell RM,
Sahyoun N, Morrow FD, Gershoff SN., USDA Human Nutrition Research Center
on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111. posted in US National
Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, researchers found
that Vitamin B-6 deficiency impairs in vitro indices of cell-mediated
immunity in healthy elderly adults. This impairment is reversible by
vitamin B-6 repletion.
4. N-accetyl-cysteine (NAC)
It is an
antioxidant and an amino acid precursor to glutathione which helps to
strengthen immune system against cold, flu and allergy and enhances the
respiratory system functioning.
5. Minerals
a. Zinc
It corrects the digestive system cause of allergy as a result of deficient production of stomach acid.
b. Calcium
It
beside is considered as essential mineral for healthy bone, calcium is
also important to reduce the risk of allergy. According to the study of
"Calcium-deficiency rickets in a four-year-old boy with milk allergy."
by Davidovits M, Levy Y, Avramovitz T, Eisenstein B.(Nephrology Unit,
Children's Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, Israel) posted in US National
Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, researchers found
that These findings were thought to be the result of dietary calcium
deficiency caused by the prolonged elimination from his diet of cow milk
and milk products because of allergy. Adequate intake of calcium
resulted in rapid improvement.
c. Potassium
It enhance the adrenal gland function, thus reducing the symptoms of allergy cause of fatigue, weakness, tiredness
d. Magnesium
It is vital to relieve the allergy symptom of asthma and respiratory problems
e. Etc.
6. Etc.
E.5.3. Herbs1.
Panax Ginseng
In a study of
"Effects of Red Ginseng extract on allergic reactions to food in Balb/c mice." by
Sumiyoshi
M, Sakanaka M, Kimura Y. (Division of Functional Histology, Department
of Functional Biomedicine, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine,
Shitsukawa, Toon City, Ehime 791-0295, Japan.) posted in US National
Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, researchers suggested
that It may also protect against sensitization to antigens as an
immunomodulator by increasing intestinal IgA secretion without affecting
antigen-specific IgE levels. In conclusion, Red Ginseng roots may be a
natural preventative of food allergies.
2. Garlic
It
is best known for treating cold and flu and enhances immune system
against alll types of foreign invasion. According to the study of
"Immunomodulatory Effects of Aged Garlic Extract
"
Eikai
Kyo, Naoto Uda, Shigeo Kasuga and Yoichi Itakur, Posted in the "Journal
of Nutrition" in March 2001, researchers strongly suggest that AGE
(Aged Garlic Extract) could be a promising candidate as an immune
modifier, which maintains the homeostasis of immune functions; further
studies are warranted to determine when it is most beneficial.
3. Turmeric
Turmeric
paste has been used in traditional herbal medicine as an antimicrobial
and anti-inflammatory agent, it also helps to treat allergy. According
to an article "Vitamin D and turmeric for allergies" by Joe Graedon and
Teresa Graedon posted in Washington Post, May 11-2009, the authors wrote
that In animal studies, turmeric prevents the release of histamine from
mast cells (Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, September 2008). If
it works similarly in humans, this would prevent allergy symptoms from
developing.
4. Butterbur
Has
been used over thousand of years in herbal medicine in treating
symptoms of allergy, including to treat coughs,, asthma, stress, muscle
relaxant, etc..According to the article of "Allergy" posted in The
University of Michigan health System, the article indicated Two
double-blind studies have compared butterbur extract to standard antihistamine drugs in people with hay fever. The first compared it with the drug cetirizine
(Zyrtec) and found the drug and butterbur extract relieved symptoms
equally well. However, cetirizine caused significantly more adverse
effects, including a high rate of drowsiness.4 The second study compared butterbur extract with fexofenadine
(Allegra) and placebo. Butterbur extract was as effective as
fexofenadine at relieving symptoms, and both were significantly better
than placebo.
5. Ginkgo
Ginkgo
leaves contain ginkgolides, which inhibit platelet-activating factor
cause of asthma and allergies. according to the study of "Ginkgolides
Antagonizing Some Effects of Platelet-activating Factor in Vitro" vy
Dong JC, Li M, Shi ZY (Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical University)
posted in Chiro.org, researchers found that exposure
of guinea pigs' bronchus to PAF in vitro resulted in a loss of
beta-adrenergic receptors and responses to isoproterenol, and this
effect of PAF was prevented by prior incubation of the guinea pigs'
bronchus with ginkgolides (P < 0.05). The results showed ginkgolides
were a potent PAF antagonist.
6. Etc.
E.5.4. Traditional Chinese medicine
In a study of "Complementary and alternative medicine in pediatric allergic
disorders." by Li XM. (Source from Department of Pediatrics, Mount
Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA., posted in PubMed,
researcher indicated that in the last 2-3 years, there have been more
controlled studies of TCM for allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis. Several publications including ours indicate that some TCM
herbal formulas are well tolerated and produce some level of efficacy.
Some herbal formulas also showed beneficial immunomodualtory effects.
Several preclinical studies demonstrated that the food allergy herbal formula-2 was effective in protecting against peanut anaphylaxis in animal models. Two TCM
products have entered clinical trials in the United States for treating
asthma and food allergy, respectively. Both of these trials include
children. In Summary, researcher concluded that Recent studies indicate
that TCM therapy including herbal medicines and acupuncture for allergic
disorders in children is well tolerated. There are also promising
clinical and objective improvements. More controlled clinical studies
are encouraged.
1. Xin Yi Hua is a lily-shaped flower with a hairy bud and Xin-yi-san (Magnolia Flower Powder)
a.
It is a type of traditional Chinese medicine used to treat allergy and
dramatically reduces the symptoms of sneezing, anosmia, nasal congestion
and profuse rhinorrhea (runny nose) caused by allergies triggered by
dust mites, pets and fungi.
According to the study of "Traditional
Chinese medicine, Xin-yi-san, reduces nasal symptoms of patients with
perennial allergic rhinitis by its diverse immunomodulatory effects" by
Sien-Hung
Yang, Chia-Li Yu, Ying-Lin Chen, Sheng-Lin Chiao, Mei-Ling Chen f.
Posted in International Immunopharmacology 10 (2010) 951–958,
researchers found that this proposal is based on the fact that different
combinations of Chinese herbs involve different mechanisms. It appears
that the immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory effects derived from
the mixed formula of Chinese herbs are broader than XYS. Nevertheless,we
found that XYS alone sufficiently exerts immunomodulatory effects on
patients with AR.
In conclusion, this study provides evidence to
support that XYS, when used singly, is beneficial in nasal allergic
inflammation through enhancing IL-10 and IL-8 production.
b. Ingredient
Main use: Expels wind-cold, unblocks nasal passages, congestion, loss of smell, sinus headache.
