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Unravel the Allergies That You Might
Encounter
Hay Fever Allergies Facts
Pollens and other similar substances can trigger allergic reactions called hay fever. Allergic rhinitis can
take two forms. It can seasonal, which occurs during specific times of the year. It can also be
perennial, which occurs throughout the year.
Non-allergic rhinitis and hay fever have similarities, but they differ on the type if reaction. Tree
pollens are the major causes of hay fever during spring time. During summer, allergic reactions may be
caused by grass and weed pollens. Problem-causing fungus spores and weeds can pose as health
problems from late spring to autumn season. Indoor allergens may cause some allergic reactions to
people with perennial hay fever.
Dust mites, feathers and animal dander may be found in pillows, beddings and the likes. Since
bathrooms and basements are damp areas, mold, a common allergen, can be found there.
Cigarette Smoke Facts
Toxic chemicals and irritants are present in cigarettes. Secondhand smoke also plays a significant role
in increasing the risk of allergic complications. These complications may include sinusitis and
bronchitis. Smoking may aggravate the condition of individuals who are suffering from allergies.
Cigarette smoke includes many toxic chemicals and irritants. A number of toxic chemicals and irritants
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are present in a cigarette smoke. People with cigarette smoke allergy are highly sensitive to cigarette
smoke compared to others. Research studies have proven that allergies can be aggravated by smoking.
Pollen Allergy
These round or oval pollen grains used by plants for reproduction are tiny so that it cannot be seen
by the naked eye. Some Plant species use the pollen from its own flowers to fertilize itself. Others
must be cross-pollinated by other plants of the same type.
In order for the plant’s fertilization to take place and for the seeds to form, the pollen must be
transferred from the flower of one plant to that of another of the same species; thus cross-pollination.
Flowering plants sometimes depends on the wind to carry their pollen and for some, they rely on
insects. Plain-looking plants such as trees, grasses, and weeds; the ones that do not have showy
flowers, are the types of pollen that commonly cause allergic reactions. These plants produce pollen
grains that are small, light, dry for them to be suitable for air transport.
Latex Allergies Overview
Latex gloves use to have countered the transmission of infectious diseases to healthcare workers. In
recent years, a documented increase in latex sensitivity reactions have been reported among
healthcare workers. This may be due to an increase in latex exposure to these subjects. Natural rubber
from the milky fluid of the Hevea brasiliensis rubber tree is alluded when mentioning "latex"
Some synthetic rubber referred to as "latex" actually do not contain the proteins triggering the allergic
reactions to latex. Natural latex rubber has proteins responsible for latex allergy reactions. It is unclear
as to how long a person should be exposed to latex to garner sensitization. Greater exposures to latex
proteins will also double the chances of the development of allergic reactions.
Poison Ivy Allergy
The sap responsible for irritation in the toxicodendron family is named urushiol. The toxicodendrons
include poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak. Allergic rashes are generated by urioshiol upon a few
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hours, or even days, after contact. Objects and pets lying about at home may carry some urushiol on
the surface.
The leaves, stems, and roots of a poison plant contain urushiol. Urushiol can be hastily taken in by the
skin. Inhaling urushiol particles in the air is probable during poison plant combustion. Smoke from a
burning poison plant contains airborne urushiol. When inhaled, it produces irritation to the respiratory
tract. The climate in Alaska, Hawaii, and the Southwest deserts do not provide optimal conditions for
the growth of poison plants.
The existence of poison ivy can be categorized into two. It can occur as vines or as shrubs. Areas on the
north and west typically have poison ivy shrubs. In other places, poison ivy grows as vines. The three
leaflets present in a poison ivy plant make it easier to identify. Poison sumac can be identified as a
woody shrub. Its stem has about 7 t0 13 leaves which occur in pairs. Only poison sumac has drooping
clusters of green berries on its shrub. Wet, quaggy areas are conducive to the proliferation of poison
sumac. A group of red berries can be seen hanging vertically in harmless sumac shrubs.
Allergies are common but should be taken as seriously as possible, to avoid future health issues.
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