1. Allergies
What you should know
Sources:
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/healthy_homes/healthyhomes/allergies
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2. What are allergies?
Allergies happen when your body reacts to
something that it should normally ignore.
Technically, your immune system produces an
antibody called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) for each
specific allergen (or trigger).
When your body encounters the allergen (or
trigger), your immune system’s response causes
inflammation.
The inflammation can be inside your body or
outside. It can be dangerous, but sometimes it is
just uncomfortable.
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3. Allergens
An allergen is something that causes
allergic symptoms.
Allergens can also be called “Triggers”.
There are many common allergens. It's very
important to talk to your doctor if you have had
a reaction to any of the items listed in this
slideshow.
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4. Household Triggers
Pets (most often animal skin flakes or "dander”)
Smoke
Dust mites
Cockroaches
Mold
Chemical irritants
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5. Foods
Egg
Milk
Peanut
Tree nuts, such as walnuts almonds, cashews
Soy
Wheat
Shellfish, such as shrimp, crayfish, lobster, crab
Fish, such as salmon
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6. Medicines
Penicillin and other antibiotics
Aspirin and ibuprofen
Anticonvulsants
Monoclonal antibody therapy
Chemotherapy
And some people are allergic to other
medications not on this list.
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7. Insect Stings and Bites
Yellow jackets
Honeybees
Paper wasps
Hornets
Fire ants
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8. Contact Allergens
Plants
Cosmetics
Latex
Metals, such as in jewelry or clothing
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9. What you can do
Know your allergies, and know what to avoid.
Contact your doctor about any unusual reactions to
food, plants, medicines, or other items.
Avoid contact with things you know trigger allergies.
Keep a clean home.
In the event of a severe allergic reaction, seek
emergency medical attention immediately.
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