Stages of allergic reactions

It is known that allergies - an inadequate immune response of the body to the effects of some factors. Typically, the factors that have base material (bacteria, viruses, chemicals or drugs, and so forth). When ingested allergen an allergic reaction, during which there are three stages:

• I step immunological if the organism encounters an allergen for the first time, the sensitization occurs - generation in response to the introduction of such protection in the form of special cells - antibody Antibodies - "soldiers' immunity ; Sensitization is usually done with this, the following steps occur only allergic reactions upon repeated administration of allergen;
• Stage II - a step of forming mediators or biologically active substances that are involved in the allergic response of the organism to the introduction of an allergen; the main mediators that cause allergy - histamine, serotonin, acetylcholine, heparin; they cause vasodilatation, exudation of small vessels, skin redness and so on.
• Stage III - the stage of the signs of allergy in the form of a rash, swelling Prevention and treatment of edema - it is important to understand the root cause Anaphylactic shock, and so on.

In response to the cold immediately produced allergy mediators (eg, histamine), which cause typical allergy symptoms.

The cause of the allergy to the cold can be a chronic disease (eg, chronic pyelonephritis) and toxicity (chronic tonsillitis), the presence of which people sometimes do not even know.

How does an allergy to the cold

It can appear in the summer, with a strong cool wind, in a draft in the room, bathing in cool water (eg sea) and in many other cases. It is manifested most often in the form of skin rashes, inflammation of the skin of the lips, allergic rhinitis, bronchial spasm or severe headache.

Skin rash most often takes the form of pink, towering above the skin elements that merge together (urticaria). When warming the surface of the body rash disappears quickly. But if the skin exposure to cold water or wet snow, the eruption intensified on the spot lesions appear blisters filled with clear liquid. Sometimes there is swelling and inflammation of the tissue of the lips - cold cheilitis.

Sometimes, instead of rising above the skin rash on exposed skin appear a red itchy spots - it's cold dermatitis Dermatitis - what to do with the inflamed skin? .

Allergy to cold can manifest itself in the form of a sudden appeared in the cold runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes. Eyes turn red, watery and itchy, should go to a warm room, it all disappears. Even more dangerous manifestation of cold allergy - bronchospasm, when the cold air comes difficulty exhaling.

Some people are allergic to cold manifests severe headaches due to a sudden spasm of cerebral vessels.

The rules to be followed by people who suffer from cold allergy

Adhering to certain rules, you can avoid allergy symptoms:

• Clothing should be made of natural fabrics (preferably cotton);
• if the clothes in the cold season gets wet, it should be replaced immediately and warm;
• exposed parts of the body before going out should be lubricated with a special protecting from the cold cream and lip - lip balm;
• If allergy expression, before going into the cold can take medicine that reduces allergic symptoms (eg, Claritin)
• do not get involved vasoconstrictor nose drops, they can be used no more than 3-4 days in a row, otherwise you can get stable, difficult to treat enlargement of the blood vessels of the nose, and hence the constant nasal congestion; such drops can be used only in emergency cases
• to avoid cheilitis Hale - if sick lips , Moisturize lips hygienic lipstick; never lick lips in the cold;
• if the cold were a runny nose and watery eyes, then we can periodically massage and pinch the nose and cheeks;
• be sure to wear in cold weather headdress - it will save from cerebral vasospasm and headache.

Since allergic to cold often with chronic diseases and stress, it is necessary to identify and treat them; This will help you in your doctor.

Allergic reaction

Allergies to latex until the eighties occurred rarely. But at that time science has leaped forward, and latex began to appear in the objects that previously did without it, for example, health care workers wearing gloves. For this reason, an allergic reaction to latex has become a real problem of doctors who are faced daily with him. Also this illness are children with congenital spinal hernia.

The cause of allergy are soluble proteins that are part of the latex and accordingly, all of the products in which it is present. Some people are susceptible to the reaction provoked by direct contact, such as when the gloves are on hand. Others are especially sensitive to particles that you just breathe the air in which they are located. They are allocated in the case if, for example, gloves, torn or bursting balloon or ball.

Allergy symptoms

An allergic reaction to latex does not differ greatly from allergies to other substances. Usually celebrated watery eyes, nasal congestion, sore eyes Red eyes - an occasion consult an ophthalmologist . However, latex allergy usually isolated two forms, which differ in severity and thus risk.

Increased hypersensitivity

Indicates an increase in hypersensitivity to latex can be if the point of contact there was itching, irritation, a rash and redness in the interval of six hours to days after exposure. This is a mild form of reaction. Sometimes it added sore throat and nasal congestion.

Immediate hypersensitivity

A more complicated form of allergic reaction Allergic reactions: how to understand why you tickle in the throat When symptoms occur almost immediately, and the severity of their very high. A person may have swelling Prevention and treatment of edema - it is important to understand the root cause   throat, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, Dizziness - if the ground is slipping from under his feet , Choking. All this can even lead to death if timely assistance is not provided.

Treatment and prevention of allergies

If at least once revealed negative reaction to latex products, it must be as short as possible or absolutely no contact with him. If it had not been revealed, it is necessary to pass allergy tests on the skin, to ensure its presence or absence. If it has, then it is necessary to consult a doctor who will prescribe anti-allergy drugs, depending on the individual and the type of allergy.