There is nothing that can ruin your day like a full blown allergic reaction or allergy attack, and as a longtime allergy sufferer, I should know. The discomfort of this condition is rather difficult to describe. For me, my allergic reactions are almost always caused by pollen and dust. I will be walking down the street, feeling just about fine, and all of the sudden, allergies will strike. My nose will get stuffy and itchy, my eyes will get watery, and I will suddenly have difficulty breathing. Alternately, sometimes my allergic reaction is more subtle than that. Occasionally, I will wake up, already fully congested and just absolutely miserable. As the day goes on, my throat will continue to itch, and the more time I spend outside, the worse things get until the allergic reactions are just too much and I have to lie down.
Of course, my allergic reactions are unusually strong, and I generally have to undergo more allergy treatment than most sufferers. Many people use antihistamines to treat allergic reactions and just end it there, but for me it is not all so simple. Not only do I have to use an antihistamine, but I actually have to use two of them. I also have to use a decongestant. On top of it all – as if that were not enough already – I have to get shots for my allergic reactions. These shots make my arms swell up for hours some time, in which case I have to get adrenaline shots just to make the allergic reactions calm down. Lets face it; I’m a wreck.
Now, what I’ve been doing recently has gone some ways towards making my allergic reaction not so severe as it was before. I have been finally following my doctors tips. First of all, I have been enthusiastically cleaning out my house, making sure that dust and mold have no place to hide out and make me sick. At first, this stirs up my allergic reactions, but eventually it causes them to subside once all of that junk is out of the air. Besides this, I have been eating right. This means cutting out fatty food, and all things caffeinated or processed. Also, allergic reactions can be decreased according to some experts, by eating more vegetables and simple whole grains. All of this has done fabulous things towards making me feel healthier than ever, and that is the most important thing!
So, do you suffer from allergies?
Oh come on, you’ve got to love those days when your nose itches and runs like there’s no tomorrow? Okay, well you probably don’t have quite that much fun with it. Regardless of the enjoyment factor, allergic reactions/allergy attacks are rather common. Millions of us have to deal with allergic reactions to some things on a daily basis. Maybe your wife has a cat, and you’re allergic. Maybe certain wildflowers bloom consistently around your home, and you’re allergic. These reactions can certainly be a bummer to say the least, but fortunately our new-age technology has produced ways to suppress them. With the craze of allergy medications and treatments in full cycle, you can surely find a solution to your allergic reactions.
I have always felt sorry for those folks who have allergic reactions to food. You know, like that kid in your class who could never eat shrimp or that guy at the office who has to avoid alcohol at all costs. Yes it’s true; people have allergic reactions to some of the weirdest things. My next door neighbor is allergic to all seafood. How does that even happen? Just the mere thought of it gets me bummed out. Man would it stink to be allergic to fish and crab legs. I can hardly process the burden. Understanding your personal allergic reactions is key to staying safe. If you are allergic to something, you’d surely want to know. Maybe the allergic reaction is rather severe.
My cousin is allergic to bee stings. This can turn into one terrifically hairy situation if he actually gets stung. I mean, it’s 911 time. Many allergic reactions are no joke. One way to get tested for allergies is simply to visit your local doctor. This way you can pinpoint any basic allergic reactions you may have. I did this process with my daughter. The doctor will basically scrape the skin slightly, and then apply a drop of the substance over the scrape. If redness occurs, then you have had an allergic reaction. If nothing happens, then you’re good to go.
