mild, but people can also develop a severe and life threatening reaction called anaphylaxis. Accurate diagnosis and correct management of wheat allergy is therefore essential. As is the case with other food allergies, the symptoms that may arise with a wheat allergy include the following: • Nausea and vomiting • Abdominal pain, diarrhea and indigestion • Asthma • Runny or congested nose • Sneezing • Headache • Anaphylaxis If a person develops any of these symptoms after exposure to wheat, they…
allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis. The severity of this allergic reaction is life-threatening and can occur almost immediately after exposure to something (stimuli) you may be allergic to. However, I wanted to seek other conditions that are far less appreciated or understood, such as asthma.…
It can cause aa severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate treatment (anaphylaxis). Though peanut allergy is usually lifelong though recent studies show that out 20 percent of individuals with a peanut allergy eventually outgrow it.[ ]http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S009167490148941X What happens with a peanut…
stamp and envelope glue. Celiac disease is a chronic digestive condition that is triggered by eating gluten. Celiac disease mainly involves the immune system. The symptoms are mostly gastrointestinal. A person with celiac disease won’t suffer from anaphylaxis. Fructose can also be a food intolerance. Fructose is a natural sugar that can be found in fruit and…
triggers include drugs such as antibiotics, medications, anaesthetics and vaccines. Insect venoms, latex and allergen immunotherapy injections can trigger type 1 hypersensitivity as well. (Metcalfe, 2008) Other factors which can lead to type 1 Anaphylaxis are as shown in the diagram below Figure 1: (Simons, 2010) Different classification, triggering type 1 hypersensitivity Immunological events: (Gary A Bannon, 2006)…
allergies that cause asthma in children include milk, eggs, nuts, and wheat. If a child with food allergies comes into contact with their allergen, they are at risk for anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction; signs include hives, red skin, swelling, rapid breathing and slowed pulse ("Anaphylaxis" Mayo Clinic). Anaphylaxis risk increases with each…
Immunization is the process of making an individual resistant to an infectious disease by the administration of a vaccine. It is regarded as one of the most significant achievement in public health because of its role in the prevention of over two million deaths annually and the control of communicable diseases like measles and polio (World Health Organisation, 2016). However, most people continue to avoid this form of primary prevention due to concerns over vaccine safety. In 1998, Andrew…
The human body is solely dependent on the protection of the immune system from foreign invaders that may cause harm to the body. It also plays a significant role in the development of allergies in which invading substances foreign to the body are identified as allergens, also referred to as antigens, and induce an inflammatory response in either a primary or secondary immune response. Secondary immune responses to allergens directly correlate to the more severe systemic reactions, however…
Bee, Wasp, or Hornet Sting Your caregiver has diagnosed you as having an insect sting. An insect sting appears as a red lump in the skin that sometimes has a tiny hole in the center, or it may have a stinger in the center of the wound. The most common stings are from wasps, hornets and bees. Individuals have different reactions to insect stings. • A normal reaction may cause pain, swelling, and redness around the sting site. • A localized allergic reaction may cause swelling and redness…
These drugs help in relieving allergic symptoms such as, sneezing, nose running and allergic rhinitis. Epinephrine Shot: Epinephrine shot is useful when symptoms become severe or during anaphylaxis. It is used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions. Caution: • Avoid milk and milk containing products, such as cheese, paneer, curd and buttermilk • Read the food labels carefully before purchasing any product. Do not purchase foods containing…