Keypoint:
Allergy is a disease that occurs in all sexes and ages. especially childhood Found an increase of 38% of patients, and 20% of adults have allergies when they have symptoms such as cough, itching in the nose, runny nose, rashes on the body, asthma, itchy eyes, symptoms that fall into the category of allergy. There are now herbal allergy treatments. alternative medicine with advice on how to take care of yourself avoid triggers Take care of the cleanliness of the house, exercise, eat nutritious food. get enough rest
At present, the number of allergic patients has increased 3-4 times compared to 10 years ago, according to statistics from the Society of Allergy and Immunology of Thailand, showing that 38 percent of Thai children and adults suffer from allergies. about 20% of allergies
Most of the reasons are due to heredity, pollution, PM2.5 dust, smoking, lack of exercise. and the environment within the residence such as pets, carpeting, air conditioning It is a good collection of dust and dust mites, etc.
‘Allergy’ (hypersensitivity) is a disease caused by the body’s response to allergens. or abnormalities of the body’s immune system which is responsible for eliminating foreign matter that enters the body Reacts to allergens from normal environments that are harmless, such as dust, smoke, pollen, climate change.
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People with allergic conditions When receiving these stimulants, it releases histamine (Histamin) in various areas such as the skin, nose, lungs, causing inflammation and abnormalities of various organs. Appears as symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, runny nose, rashes all over the body, asthma, itchy eyes
If it is chronic, it may lead to complications such as sinusitis, rhinitis. Other respiratory diseases, such as food, dust mites, and pollen, will cause an inflammatory response in the body. Which symptoms can be found such as respiratory allergies such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, asthma or body rash, itchy eyes, itchy nose
Allergy in Thai traditional medicine treats allergies It is caused by an imbalance of the four elements in the body. It is a group of diseases that have chronic symptoms. symptoms come and go It is difficult to cure, called Asatiya Achinjavara is a disease that causes symptoms from time to time No matter how much you treat, it won’t go away. And the symptoms are often aggravated by eating food that is not compatible with the element (Achin Thatha) and taking medicine that does not match the symptoms that are or are not suitable for the body (Achin Disease)
Allergies, sinus and respiratory system diseases in Thai traditional can be considered the causes from
1. Disabled elements caused by the body’s functioning system not working properly, such as the immune system. Circulatory and lymphatic system which may have abnormalities since childhood accumulated without proper treatment or may be caused by foreign pathogens entering the body It can cause abnormal hair growth.
2. There is a lot of toxins accumulated in the body. Then the body can not be excreted completely, such as eating too much food with the element itself. not getting enough sleep anxiety stress Working in an environment with frequent toxic dust
herbal treatment with Thai traditional medicine
The treatment methods of traditional medicine are therefore different from the current ones. The herbal medicines that are used to treat allergy groups are herbs that completely adjust all 4 elements (maintain elements), blood purification herbs that nourish the blood, herbs that help flush out toxins in the body, and herbs that help reduce rashes on the skin.
For Thai traditional medicine, allergy is a water element syndrome. As a result of the control of Sphlegm means phlegm or phlegm in the throat. If the exacerbation of sophlegm usually occurs in the morning. causing symptoms of nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose
treatment using Indian medicine It is a drug in the national list of essential medicines indicated for the relief of early cold symptoms. and symptoms caused by airborne allergies When analyzing the properties of each drug of the 23 types of Indian drug formulas, it was found that most of them were tropical herbs. Helps to reduce recurrence of the water element. reduces inflammation Including antioxidant activity (Limpaphayom and Laohakunjit, 2014)
From the report of a comparative study of the effect of using Prab Chompoo Thavee at a dose of 500 mg orally 4 times a day, 2 capsules each time, with loratadine at a dose of 10 mg 1 tablet a day for 7 consecutive days in allergic patients 62 People (17 males, 45 females)
It was found that Prab Chompaveethi gave the therapeutic efficacy not different from Loratadine (P>0.01) (Onthong et al., 2019). Can be used interchangeably according to the patient’s needs
for herbal steam It is another popular treatment method. Efficacy and safety of herbal steaming have been studied. In 64 patients with air allergies, the subjects were given herbal steam for 30 minutes per day, 3 days per week, continuously for 4 weeks, and the severity of allergy symptoms was assessed using the visual analog scale. Reduced airborne allergies and improved quality of life (Tungsukruthai et al., 2017)
However, if symptoms of nasal congestion and runny nose are not evident for more than 2 weeks, you should see a doctor to investigate the cause. for proper self-care
4 things to do and traditional Chinese medicine treatment
While in traditional Chinese medicine, allergies can be caused by cold wind or dampness that upsets the balance of the internal organs, such as the lungs, spleen, and kidneys. This can be done in several ways such as
1. Acupuncture, which the selected point is the Yin Xiang point (LI 20), which is the alar point of the nose. Used to treat diseases related to allergies. The Lie que point (LU 7), which is the wrist area. That is on the lung meridian helps make the lungs work better and expel phlegm better.
2. The use of drugs must use drugs that help expel wind or phlegm or nourish the lungs and spleen to make the internal organs work better, such as fang fen, an herb that helps expel wind or chen pi or mandarin orange peel. The breath circulates better, expelling moisture or phlegm.
4 things to do: Avoid, Eliminate, Treat, Prevent.
1. Avoid allergens such as avoiding foods that cause allergies, cigarette smoke, or during times when pollen is spread.
2. Get rid of allergens such as bed sheets should be washed with warm water every week.
3. Treatment in the way of modern medicine will consider giving antihistamines (antihistamine) or steroid drugs In the form of eating, applying to the skin or spraying the nose
4. Protection
avoid triggers Whether it’s dust, car smoke, cigarette smoke, incense smoke, strong perfume smells, and various chemicals to prevent allergy symptoms from exacerbating. Take care of cleanliness in the house. especially the bedroom Sheets and pillow cases should be changed at least once a week. to reduce dust retention exercise regularly At least 30 minutes a day, 2-3 times a week, will give the body a strong immune system. And gradually improve the symptoms of allergies as well. • To eat nutritious food, protein, vegetables and fruits, it will help increase the body’s immunity. considered primary health care get enough rest In order for the body’s immune system to be repaired, restored and balanced during sleep time, it can be fully rested. Therefore, should not go to bed too late.
Key 4Es in Allergy Care
Prof. Dr. Orapan Phochanukul, a specialist in allergies Said that in preventing and taking care of allergies, we can use the 4 Es that are important in taking care of allergies: Exercise, Eating, Environment and Emotion.
Exercise is exercise. There are many studies showing that exercise improves allergies. and from taking care of allergic patients I know that patients have to take quite a lot of medication. which the patient does not want to take medicine We also don’t want patients to use a lot of drugs. Fortunately, I’m allergic. So I took it to experiment with myself. It turned out to be effective. After exercising, allergies are greatly improved. therefore trying to advise patients to exercise
Some patients who followed were able to reduce the drug or stop the drug. But not always exercise will help all cases. But at least it helps to reduce drug use.
Eating is food that is very important for patients with allergies. including other chronic diseases
Environment is the environment is an important factor that greatly affects allergies. Whether it’s various pollution, dust, smoke, cigarettes.
Emotion is emotion, stress, depression, which can cause allergic reactions. So you need to know how to manage your own emotions as well.”
This 4 Es principle, in addition to being effective in allergic patients can also be used in daily life Keeps away from other diseases
6 anti-allergy food groups
dining Is another option that is suitable for people who care about taking care of their body through natural methods, which 6 anti-allergy foods are as follows
1. Vitamin C group: Vitamin C helps to prevent the secretion of histamine. which is an essence that the body creates and causes allergy symptoms Foods with Vitamin C
Vitamin C is found in green leafy vegetables such as gourd, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, and in citrus fruits such as pineapple, orange, strawberry, and lemon. These ingredients can be modified according to your needs.
2. Vitamin A group: Helps in building tissues. and helps to strengthen the lining of the body, adjust the function of the immune system in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract to balance food added vitamins
This vitamin is found mostly in dark green, orange or yellow fruits and vegetables such as pumpkins, carrots, ripe papayas, ripe mangoes, cantaloupe, tomatoes, etc.
3. Protein group: This group of proteins can help build body immunity. Because the smallest subunits of proteins are amino acids. which is an important substance used to create various immunity protein boost food
as you know Protein is one of the five main food groups, which are abundant in meat that is pure meat. such as chicken breast, pork and eggs. It can also be found in various nuts.
4. Omega-3 group: Omega-3 will help reduce inflammation. Adjust the body’s immunity. Helps to respond to pathogens and foreign substances that enter the body as well Foods with omega 3
You can choose to eat from Deep sea fish such as mackerel, tuna, salmon, snapper, which these foods may contribute to allergy symptoms. Therefore, you should definitely check whether you are allergic to seafood or not. Omega-3 fatty acids are also helpful. Found in sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, soybeans and dark green leafy vegetables.
5. Selenium group: This group of nutrients will help stimulate the immune system in the body to fight foreign things. or allergy triggers foods with selenium
Found in aromatic plants such as onions, red onions, etc.
6. Flavonoid quercetin group: This substance is an anti-allergic agent and reduces inflammation. Helps to inhibit the release of histamine, which can cause allergy symptoms. Flavonoid quercetin added foods
It is found in large amounts in garlic. and aromatic plants Like onions, red onions, and in carrots, lettuce, apples, etc.
However, this advice is for people who are not allergic to these foods. If unsure, consult a doctor. In addition to these anti-allergic foods don’t forget to exercise get enough rest And avoid triggers together so that you have a healthy body and really far away from the disease.
However, the treatment of allergies is cured. Probably not from taking medicine to cure in one way. But behavioral adjustments must be made to make the body build a strong immune system, such as exercising. get enough rest eating food that is right for the body (Eat the right foods with the elements) and try to deal with stress.
Source: Chinese medicine clinic Mahidol University ,Samitivej Hospital ,Allergies are allergic to us.
2023-07-16 03:24:00
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