Aside from self diagnosis, there are other ways to find out if you have allergies.
Perhaps the best method and often easiest, is taking a trip to your doctors office. If your doctors finds that you are suffering from allergies he or she will most likely prescribe you a prescription medication. If no medication is necessary, then your doctor will most likely supply you with some tips and information on natural and home remedies as well as how to deal with the discomfort and pain.
How does a Doctors Determine if and what your allergic to? Well, a few things can be done. Most test with be under the supervision of your doctor, but they may ask you to return home to do an experiment in your environment.
In office test could include sampling foods if a food allergy is suspected, different materials may be provided to see what causing the itching or rash is that is suspected. An at home test or experiment would be to return home, approach dog or cat first, see what happens, or maybe a plant or something else real specific.. This test may be given if the doctor think someone is allergic to dogs or cats.
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Do I have Allergies? Here are the Most Common Sign and Symptoms of Allergies
Not everybody likes to go to the doctor to find out what is wrong with them, not when they feel they are able to make a self diagnosis at home. So if someone believes they may be suffering from allergies, just what sign and
symptoms would they be looking for? Well, there are a few common sign and symptoms of allergies, that one should keep a look out for.
When someone has an allergic reaction to something, they are most likely going to show mild to moderate symptoms of allergies. A severe reaction is possible and is very dangerous, however, they are less likely to occur.
Mild symptoms include itchy, watery eyes, maybe a little red in them, some chest congestion and possible a rash.
Moderate symptoms include itchy, watery eyes that are a little red and puffy, chest congestion, a rash, hard to breath and the feeling that a section of your body it itching.
Severe symptoms include difficulty in breathing, upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting, swelling, loss of consciousness, feeling dizzy and painful cramps.
Mild and moderate case can be taken care of at home with ease, however if at any time breathing become a struggle, then a doctors needs to be seen or if the symptoms get worse. Sever allergic reaction cases should seek medical help as soon as they can. There are many cases where a sever reaction has resulted in death, because of lack of medical help, so if you are not sure, go to the doctor, do not wait.
symptoms would they be looking for? Well, there are a few common sign and symptoms of allergies, that one should keep a look out for.
When someone has an allergic reaction to something, they are most likely going to show mild to moderate symptoms of allergies. A severe reaction is possible and is very dangerous, however, they are less likely to occur.
Mild symptoms include itchy, watery eyes, maybe a little red in them, some chest congestion and possible a rash.
Moderate symptoms include itchy, watery eyes that are a little red and puffy, chest congestion, a rash, hard to breath and the feeling that a section of your body it itching.
Severe symptoms include difficulty in breathing, upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting, swelling, loss of consciousness, feeling dizzy and painful cramps.
Mild and moderate case can be taken care of at home with ease, however if at any time breathing become a struggle, then a doctors needs to be seen or if the symptoms get worse. Sever allergic reaction cases should seek medical help as soon as they can. There are many cases where a sever reaction has resulted in death, because of lack of medical help, so if you are not sure, go to the doctor, do not wait.
Monday, April 27, 2009
How to Treat and Control your Seasonal Allergies
Are you one of those millions of people that find yourself, sneezing, coughing and feeling just plain blah, around the same time, each and every year? If you answered yes, then there is a good chance that you have seasonal allergies. It is not uncommon for symptoms to be worse during the fall and springtime, however having seasonal allergies all year round is possible.
When it comes to managing your seasonal allergies, there are many steps that can be taken to find relief. These steps are laid out in the paragraphs below to make finding the information you need, simple and easy.
The first thing you will want to do it figure out what is causing your allergies. What is it that is making your eyes or nose water, causing a chest congestion, or that cough? Pollen or ragweed is often the contributor as well as mold which can be found outdoors after it rains.
Seeking the proper treatment for your allergies is a biggie when it comes to finding relief from seasonal allergies. Many people are able to battle the symptoms on their own, but other may half to seek over the counter medication or even a prescription. This is where a visit to the doctors office comes into to play, which is extremely important it your allergies are causing great discomfort or pain. There is a good chance, that if severe enough, your doctor will give you a prescription medication that will provide relief against seasonal allergies.
If seeing a doctor does not appeal to you, then there are the over the counter medication that you can get without a prescription. When using an over the counter medication be sure to read the ENTIRE label, so you know how it works and what other medications it may react with and cause a side affect. When in doubt on what to get, ask. Ask a pharmacist, look at reviews on the internet, or ask other who suffer from seasonal allergies what they use and their opinion.
For more information on Seasonal Allergies click here
When it comes to managing your seasonal allergies, there are many steps that can be taken to find relief. These steps are laid out in the paragraphs below to make finding the information you need, simple and easy.
The first thing you will want to do it figure out what is causing your allergies. What is it that is making your eyes or nose water, causing a chest congestion, or that cough? Pollen or ragweed is often the contributor as well as mold which can be found outdoors after it rains.
Seeking the proper treatment for your allergies is a biggie when it comes to finding relief from seasonal allergies. Many people are able to battle the symptoms on their own, but other may half to seek over the counter medication or even a prescription. This is where a visit to the doctors office comes into to play, which is extremely important it your allergies are causing great discomfort or pain. There is a good chance, that if severe enough, your doctor will give you a prescription medication that will provide relief against seasonal allergies.
If seeing a doctor does not appeal to you, then there are the over the counter medication that you can get without a prescription. When using an over the counter medication be sure to read the ENTIRE label, so you know how it works and what other medications it may react with and cause a side affect. When in doubt on what to get, ask. Ask a pharmacist, look at reviews on the internet, or ask other who suffer from seasonal allergies what they use and their opinion.
For more information on Seasonal Allergies click here
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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