Thirty years ago, one in thirty people suffered from allergies. Today the statistic has risen to one in four, making allergies a huge and growing problem in health care. Allergies occur when pollen or another type of allergen (substance that causes the allergy) enters the eyes, nose or lungs and sensitizes the immune system. Specific antibodies i.e. substances produced by the body to fight allergies, attach themselves to mast cells found in body tissues. When the allergen enters the body again, it attaches to these antibodies causing histamine and other chemicals to be released from the mast cells. As a result, an allergic reaction is triggered causing any one of the following symptoms: • Runny eyes and nose • Throat and nose itching • Sneezing • Sinus congestion • Asthma. All very uncomfortable symptoms!
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:47:42 +0000
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