Myth about Allergies

1. Allergies are a serious problem and should be treated effectively. If left untreated, allergies can lead to impaired quality of life, including sleep and learning ability, as well as missed school and work days. Untreated allergies can also result in chronic respiratory problems, such as asthma and sinusitis, or dermatologic disorders, such as eczema and urticaria (hives). Some allergies, such as food allergies, drug allergies, or insect allergie .....

Consuming local honey helps relieve seasonal allergy symptoms

2. Many people think savoring local honey will inoculate them against the allergens in their area (or at least boost tolerance). It seems logical, but its actually airborne pollen from trees, grass and weeds that spurs spring sniffles, not large, sticky flower pollen that is carried by bees to make honey.It s true that bees collect pollen from plants and honey has pollens in it from the local area. The wind carried pollens from trees, grasses and we .....

Allergies cause autism

3. There is presently no evidence linking allergies to autism and either in a child with allergies or a mother affected by allergies with a child in uteri.Autism is a very hard diagnosis to receive and parents are looking for a reason why it happened, but we do them a disservice when we point towards false leads and junk science. For example, the vaccine autism connection was refuted when the author of a controversial paper (Andrew Wakefield) was fo .....

Allergies arent Genetic

4. If both of your parents have allergies, you stand a good chance of developing them too. .....

Allergy shots don t work

5. Allergy shots ( immunotherapy ) are very effective. However, they cant be used to treat some allergies, such as food allergies. If you have an allergy to insect venom, the shots are effective in 98 percent of cases. They also work to control hay fever about 85 percent of the time.For the last 20 years, allergy shots have become more sophisticated and fine tuned, Costa said. The shots are typically given to people with the most severe symptoms. I .....

Short haired pets are better for people with pet allergies

6. Animal fur is not responsible for allergy symptoms. Instead, the allergen is produced primarily in the animal s skin, and to a lesser extent, its saliva. The allergen causes trouble when sloughed off particles of skin .....

Latex in carpet produces allergic reactions

7. The latex that holds the fibers and backing together in broadloom carpet is synthetic. Synthetic latex is not associated with the allergic reactions of natural latex, which are caused by the proteins found in natural latex. .....

Allergy is a psychosomatic disorder

8. Allergy symptoms can be very mild or severe enough to be life threatening.Allergy is a physical problem that stems from an immune system reaction against ordinary substances in our environment. The reaction occurs because the immune system reacts against these substances in the same way it has been programmed to react against a worm or parasite infection. This immune response mobilizes proteins called antibodies and several types of cells that ar .....

Over the counter drugs are all you need

9. Over the counter meds can get you over many allergy symptoms, but not necessarily all of them. You might need to meet with a doctor and get a prescription. .....

You Build Resistance to Medication

10. People think that since they dont feel any ease in their symptoms, that theyre resistant to their medication. This is because many allergy medications only prevent outbreak of symptoms, before you actually come into contact with any allergens. .....

Everybody has allergies

11. Only one in five Americans has allergic rhinitis, which in spring is also known as rose fever and in fall is called hay fever. While there has been a rise in the incidence of seasonal and food allergies in the United States over the last 20 to 30 years, people who don t have any allergies don t really worry about getting them, he said. And they often have no clue how miserable people with seasonal allergies feel. .....

Move to a different geographic area could ease seasonal allergies

12. Moving is of little benefit to the seasonal allergy sufferer because pollens are actually shared over large areas. Ragweed in New England is the same as ragweed in Texas, and people who are allergic to grass pollen may just be miserable everywhere, because this type of pollen is incredibly cross reactive, .....

You only need to take allergy medication when you start feeling terrible

13. Allergies are an inflammatory response, and their effects can last for weeks.It makes more sense to use allergy medications on a consistent basis to maintain control over moderate to severe allergies. People should know their allergic triggers and their seasons, and then use medications regularly when those pollens are in the air. .....

Allergies cause ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

14. There are also unsupported claims linking allergies and food allergies in particular and with ADHD. People will go to the lengths of having special and expensive lab tests done to determine a childs Immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels in relation to certain foods or food additives. Anecdotal reports of reactions to foods such as .....

No allergies as a kid means no allergies ever

15. Most allergies are developed before age 30, but some crop up even after. Some clues that your sniffles arent cold related include itchy eyes, nose and throat, clear nasal discharge, and symptoms lasting longer than two weeks.You may have been able to roll in a bed of pollen and cat dander as a kid (ah, memories!) without so much as an itchy nose and but that doesnt mean youre in the clear during adulthood. .....

Carpet is a cause of the asthma and allergy increase

16. A study, based on historical figures for ten years, was reported by scientists at the Swedish Institute of Fibre and Polymer Research. They found that while the use of carpet in Sweden had steadily decreased since 1975, the occurrences of allergic reactions in the general population had increased.Comparison data from Sweden supports that there is no link between carpet usage and the incidence of asthma or allergies. CRI is not aware of any publi .....

Children will outgrow allergies

17. Children are ten times more likely than adults to have food allergies. Some researchers believe that as a person s gastrointestinal system develops, it gets better at blocking the absorption of components that trigger food allergies. Over time, children typically outgrow allergies to cow s milk, eggs, wheat, and soybean products. However, allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish can be lifelong. And some children will outgrow one alle .....

Excessive cleanliness reduces allergies

18. Dust, dirt, and pollen are known allergens, small amounts of germs can actually help to reduce allergies by helping to build up ones immune system. Still this doesnt mean that you should abandon the mop and vacuum altogether, but just like the old saying goes, it is important to keep in mind that, .....

Flowers are a common trigger for seasonal allergies

19. Flowers have gotten a bad rep for being synonymous with allergies. However, they really shouldnt be, since very rarely are they the things giving you your symptoms. You see, flower pollen is meant to be spread around by bees, so it is heavier and doesnt become airborne. The pollen you are allergic to is in the air, and they come from trees and grass. .....

I should take my allergy medication as soon as I notice the symptoms

20. You start to experience allergy symptoms to take your allergy medication actually not as beneficial as one might think.Having the medication already floating around in your system will help minimize your symptoms and ultimately prevent an allergic reaction. Because it is hard to predict the onset of symptoms, you may want to take your medication whenever you know that you will be coming into contact with your known allergy triggers. Think of your .....

Carpet is a sink for allergy causing substances

21. Carpet holds allergen causing substances tightly and, as a result, keeps allergens from becoming airborne, minimizing the level of allergens in the breathing zone. This translates to lower exposure potential. The allergens held by carpet s filter like effect may be removed by vacuuming, refreshing the filter like properties of the carpet to allow more material to be removed from the air. Vacuuming mattresses, carpet, and upholstery once or twice .....

The desert has allergens too

22. While desert regions have no maple trees or ragweed, they do have plenty of other plants that produce pollen, including sagebrush and cottonwood, ash, and olive trees. Relocating to such a region may offer relief for a few months, but a fresh crop of allergies to local plants is likely to develop before long. .....

I m allergic to foods that don t agree with me

23. A food allergy is a very specific immune system response involving either the immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody or T cells. Both are immune system cells that react to a particular food protein, such as milk protein. .....

I only need a blood test to diagnose a food allergy

24. Blood tests can also help diagnose a true food allergy by measuring IgE levels and determine whether theres a true food the routine use of these tests and making a food allergy diagnosis based on them alone. allergy. However, the new guidelines recommend againstFleischer warns that blood tests can produce false positives results that indicate an allergy when there isn t one in patients who have eczema, asthma, or other types of allergies be .....

I can easily tell which foods trigger my allergies

25. The 2004 Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act made it easier to read food labels and quickly determine whats safe to eat and what isn t. The federal law requires warnings written in plain English for the eight most threatening food allergens: wheat, soy, milk, peanut, tree nut, shellfish, fish, and egg.he 2004 law also doesn t require manufacturers to declare allergenic ingredients introduced through cross contact, such as cooking .....

Allergies cannot be inherited

26. According to a research published in a 2013 issue of the journal Nature Genetics, 10 genetic markers were found to be associated with allergic diseases. These markers are said to play a vital role in around 25% of all the diagnosed allergies.Your genetic makeup is as guilty as the environmental factors around you to contribute to your allergies. .....

We should avoid the food we are allergic to

27. No matter how cautious you are about what you eat, you may unwittingly be exposed to the food allergy in question. Also, self diagnosis may leave you unable to properly prepare the manner in which you would manage this allergy. With proper diagnosis, you will not only be better able to understand how to manage your allergy, but also eliminate the inconvenience, anxiety and expense associated with going the extra mile to avoid foods that may not a .....

I have gluten allergy

28. Everyone these days seems to be complaining about gluten. Gluten has become so notorious that it has been blamed for almost everything that ails humanity. Scientifically, however, it is interesting to know that gluten is accountable only for three disorders: non celiac gluten sensitivity, wheat allergies and celiac disease. Experts claim that there is no such thing as gluten allergy, and it is not a recognized allergy. It could be wheat allergy .....

Allergies are a fad and theyre not dangerous

29. 50 90% of self reported food allergies are not allergies, severe food allergies do exist. They can have a sudden onset, and be fatal in minutes. Prior reactions dont predict future reactions. The only way to prevent reactions in those with a history of anaphylactic allergies is strict and complete avoidance of the allergen. Other types of reactions, such as celiac disease (an immune disorder triggered by gluten), require allergen avoidance, but a .....

I was exposed to an allergen

30. Anaphylactic reactions do not always appear immediately, and can be delayed by minutes or even hours. Reactions can manifest in different ways. .....

Food allergy is the same as food intolerance

31. A food intolerance is non allergic by definition. Lactose intolerance is an example, where the reaction to lactose does not involve the immune system. Intolerances may be unpleasant but they are not fatal. .....

You can t be allergic to organic food

32. Organic foods may be free of harmful pesticides, but they arent free of the proteins that cause allergic reactions. About 60 million Americans, or one in four, are afflicted with allergies. As defined by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, an .....

Artificial Dyes Cause Allergies and ADHD in Children

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Vaccines Can Trigger Egg Allergies

34. Many people with egg allergies believe they cant get vaccines because chicken embryos are used to grow viruses for use in many common vaccines. .....

Iodine Contrast Dye Can Worsen Shellfish Allergies

35. Iodine is used in contrast dyes during computed tomography (CT) scans because it provides better cross sectional images of organs and blood vessels inside the body.Because shellfish contain iodine, many doctors believe that people with shellfish allergies should avoid iodine contrast,This is false, and a shellfish allergy has nothing to do with the reaction, .....

Only take medication when showing symptoms of an allergy attack

36. Most allergy medications work best if they are already in the person s system or immediately after exposure, even if the person has shown no allergic symptoms. For patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis, allergic inflammation in the airways can be present even if the person can t feel it. It s there smoldering. But it s clear that, for patients with asthma, daily treatment can reduce the risk of asthma attacks. Even though a person might su .....

A food allergy is not dangerous

37. 40% of children with food allergies can have a severe reaction that can lead to a hospital visit or even an early death. Food allergies can, in fact, be fatal and cause a reaction called anaphylaxis which can block airways and prevent the child from breathing. Immediate treatment with epinephrine and auto injectors can save a childs life during an extreme allergic reaction. .....

Only certain foods can cause food allergies

38. only certain foods are most likely to cause allergic reactions, children can actually be allergic to almost any food, including many fruits and vegetables. The foods that are most likely to cause allergies, however, are eggs, milk, peanuts, nuts, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfishTesting for food allergies is an inexact science and some children who test negative or positive for certain food allergens can actually be the opposite. There is no univer .....

Peanuts are the most common food allergy among children

39. peanuts can cause the most life threatening allergic reactions in children, milk is actually the most common food allergen.Studies have shown that the diets of Western children have pre disposed them to have more allergic reactions to certain foods. A study done by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences compared the stomach bacteria from 15 children in Italy with the bacteria in 14 children in Burkina Faso. They found a decrease in r .....

Any reaction you have after eating a food is an allergy

40. Earlier exposure to certain foods like peanuts can prevent future allergies. A 2008 study by the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology compared food allergies among Jewish children living in the United Kingdom to those living in Israel, with peanut allergies occurring more frequently in the children living in the U.K. One main reason was that fact that 69% of the Israeli children were fed peanuts by nine months of age as compared to only 10% .....

ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA CAN BE CURED

41. Effective treatments are available, there are currently no cures for asthma or allergies. The closest thing to a cure for allergy is immunotherapy (desensitisation), which is effective for treating some allergies like allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma and stinging insect allergy, but not currently for treating food allergies. With appropriate diagnosis and management, however, most asthma and allergy sufferers will lead normal, active lives w .....

Allergies are essentially a harmless problem

42. Allergies and Asthma affect 1:5 people. Numerically this is more than heart disease, diabetes, and cancer combined (see www.aafa.org for alarming statistics on the growing direct and indirect costs of asthma and allergies). If left untreated, allergies can lead to impaired quality of life, including sleep disturbances and missed days of school or work. .....

Inhaled medications containing steroids are dangerous

43. Inhaled mediations, including corticosteriods, have been studied extensively for over 50 years and are a proven safe and effective means to treat asthma. It actually may be more dangerous to stop medications without discussing alternative options with your physician. With the regular use of the office spirometer and newer tests such as exhaled nitric oxide, we can tailor medication regimens to provide the lowest dose while maintaining normal pu .....

Allergies are a harmless problem

44. Allergies are a serious problem and should be treated effectively. If left untreated, allergies can lead to impaired quality of life, including sleep and learning ability, as well as missed school and work days. Untreated allergies can also result in chronic respiratory problems, such as asthma and sinusitis, or dermatologic disorders, such as eczema and urticaria (hives). Some allergies, such as food allergies, drug allergies, or insect allergie .....