Manila-There are countless sources for mould and bacteria that cause us all, especially expats, in the Philippines to suffer unnecessarily. Expats are especially vulnerable because our bodies are not necessarily accustomed to the type of allergens in a new environment.
In terms of medications for your allergies never assume that you cannot get the medication that you need in the Philippines. It will save you grief if you go to a few pharmacies and ask for what you need.. You may find the medication you want in a different brand or very similar meds under a different name. Also ask your friends on Face Book or other social platforms what they are using for similar conditions.
It is helpful to clean your home using a bleach solution to kill mould and bacteria on contact…
The common name for allergic rhinitis is hay fever. It is diagnosed when symptoms appear which includes itchy nose, mouth, eyes, throat, skin, as well as other parts of the body; along with this other symptoms includes running nose, sneezing, watery eyes, problem during smelling, cough and sore throat.
The causes of allergic rhinitis are allergens which include pollen, mould, animal dander, and dust. The body releases chemicals that cause allergy symptoms. Hay fever and allergies can be an inherited condition ... Look to your family history to help with identifying the culprits that are making your half-sick...
It is helpful to clean your home using a bleach solution to kill mould and bacteria on contact…
The common name for allergic rhinitis is hay fever. It is diagnosed when symptoms appear which includes itchy nose, mouth, eyes, throat, skin, as well as other parts of the body; along with this other symptoms includes running nose, sneezing, watery eyes, problem during smelling, cough and sore throat.
The causes of allergic rhinitis are allergens which include pollen, mould, animal dander, and dust. The body releases chemicals that cause allergy symptoms. Hay fever and allergies can be an inherited condition ... Look to your family history to help with identifying the culprits that are making your half-sick...
The chance increases if mother has allergies. The allergy or hay fever can be avoided by preventing one from coming in contact with allergen. Also some preventive measure like washing the bed sheets and blankets regularly must be followed along with using clean handkerchief and clothes.
Some people are also allergic to soaps and some food which can cause allergic rhinitis. They can use alternate product which will not cause them allergic rhinitis.
The market of anti-allergic products is growing. The trend of using nasal sprays and inhalers is increasing since these products are easy to use, they are handy and provides quick relief..
Medications for hay fever include:
Nasal corticosteroids. These nasal sprays help prevent and treat the nasal inflammation, nasal itching and runny nose caused by hay fever. ...
Antihistamines. ...
Decongestants. ...
Cromolyn sodium. ...
Leukotriene modifier. ...
Nasal ipratropium. ...
Oral corticosteroids.
Most allergies manifest through sneezing and rashes. In worse cases, manifestation includes swollen lips, shortness of breath, vomiting or even anaphylactic shock that can cause medical emergency.
Allergies are known when it already caused a reaction and not before how one came in contact with so it could have been avoided.
Now comes Faber test, a brand-new diagnostic tool for allergies developed using nanotechnology. Known allergenic sources – pollen, mite, epithelia, mould, animal- and plant-derived foods from different tissues like milk, eggs, fruits, seed and venoms – have been integrated into a single test.
The test was created to measure specific antibodies against bacteria, viruses and allergens; and uses molecular allergens and allergen extracts using only minimal blood samples from the patient.
Faber is recommended if and when one has allergy with rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, urticaria, eczema, food reactions including abdominal pain and diarrhea, or insect or latex-induced reactions.
Medications for hay fever include:
Nasal corticosteroids. These nasal sprays help prevent and treat the nasal inflammation, nasal itching and runny nose caused by hay fever. ...
Antihistamines. ...
Decongestants. ...
Cromolyn sodium. ...
Leukotriene modifier. ...
Nasal ipratropium. ...
Oral corticosteroids.
Most allergies manifest through sneezing and rashes. In worse cases, manifestation includes swollen lips, shortness of breath, vomiting or even anaphylactic shock that can cause medical emergency.
Allergies are known when it already caused a reaction and not before how one came in contact with so it could have been avoided.
Now comes Faber test, a brand-new diagnostic tool for allergies developed using nanotechnology. Known allergenic sources – pollen, mite, epithelia, mould, animal- and plant-derived foods from different tissues like milk, eggs, fruits, seed and venoms – have been integrated into a single test.
The test was created to measure specific antibodies against bacteria, viruses and allergens; and uses molecular allergens and allergen extracts using only minimal blood samples from the patient.
Faber is recommended if and when one has allergy with rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, urticaria, eczema, food reactions including abdominal pain and diarrhea, or insect or latex-induced reactions.
It is recommended as well if there are other members of the family who suffer from these allergies or when more than one symptom appear at the same time and have several triggers.
Further, it may help those who have done restriction diets but without success, and those avoiding allergens but without success. The Faber test is also a good preparation for moving or traveling to a new foreign locale, or starting a new job.
Anybody is eligible to take the Faber test — from infants to the elderly—which can be requested from a medical practitioner.
It only takes a small amount of blood to perform the test, and unlike skin tests, even patients with severe dermatitis such as urticaria or eczema can have it done.
Further, it may help those who have done restriction diets but without success, and those avoiding allergens but without success. The Faber test is also a good preparation for moving or traveling to a new foreign locale, or starting a new job.
Anybody is eligible to take the Faber test — from infants to the elderly—which can be requested from a medical practitioner.
It only takes a small amount of blood to perform the test, and unlike skin tests, even patients with severe dermatitis such as urticaria or eczema can have it done.
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