Learn about allergies, their causes, symptoms, and prevention/treatment methods with Asst. Prof. Dr. Narisara Surathanon.

What is an allergy?

“allergy” Caused by the body’s immune system reacting with various allergens, stimulating the body to secrete histamine. resulting in inflammation in various organs

cause

• Heredity: Children have a higher chance of developing allergies if their parents have allergies.
• Environment Exposure to tobacco smoke, pollution, dust mites, cat and dog hair grass pollen May increase chance of allergy

Common symptoms of allergies

• stuffy nose, runny nose, cough, frequent colds
• Itchy skin, including eyelids, eyes, crooks of arms and legs
• Difficulty breathing, panting, chest tightness, wheezing sound
• Swollen, red, itchy skin rash

Prevention and treatment of allergies

• 1. Find substances that trigger allergy symptoms. By testing with a poke on the skin or blood test to check for allergens
• 2. Modify your environment to avoid exposure to allergens.
• 3. Take medication to control and alleviate allergy symptoms. under the supervision of a physician
• 4. Strengthen behaviors that help stimulate immunity, including eating a variety of foods from all 5 food groups, exercising regularly. Get enough rest to reduce stress.

In case the allergy symptoms are difficult to control Consult your doctor for allergy vaccine treatment.