Where do my allergies come from?
Have you suffered from painful allergy symptoms for years but have never really known where they come from or what causes them? The source of your allergies is your genetic makeup. Your genetics tell your immune system how to produce antibodies so that it can defend itself. However, sometimes the body confuses harmless substances for harmful ones resulting in the body attacking these harmless substances. The substance that triggers your body’s reaction is called the allergen and the reaction itself is your allergies.
When the allergen enters your body your immune system will produce antibodies to defend itself. This causes things like swelling, irritation, and increased blood flow.
Are there common allergy triggers?
Some common allergy triggers include:
The top food allergies are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish
Common insect allergies come from bites, stings, and the presence of bugs like cockroaches or dust mites
Inhaling certain things like pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold, and fungus can cause allergic reactions
Skin rashes can often occur when people come in contact with latex, plants, soap, cosmetics, jewelry, and other things.
Most of the time reactions to medications are deemed “non-allergic reactions” but allergic reactions to medication do happen, although they are rare.
What symptoms can my allergies cause?
Everyone’s allergies are unique to them which means that symptoms are also unique. However, there are common symptoms, including:
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Along with these symptoms, there are also other allergy symptoms that are all placed under the category of “Rhinitis.” The two types of rhinitis are allergic and non-allergic. Symptoms of rhinitis include:
