Written by Marwa Mahmoud Elias
Saturday, November 25, 2023 09:00 AM
Who among us has never been exposed to a sudden allergy, without warning, where many spots spread on the surface of your skin Skin rashThen you feel an urgent desire to scratch and itch, and you may suffer from “heartburn,” and the symptoms sometimes develop into separate swellings in the body.
These symptoms, and many others, are what is called an “allergy.” It is a quick “reaction” launched by your immune system, as a result of its lack of recognition or confusion about an exciting substance, food, or smell. So, it classified it as a “threat” to it, so it released these symptoms as a response. An act of self-defense, this is what was explained in a simple way by Dr. Mohsen Soliman, Professor of Dermatology and Immunology, Kasr Al-Aini Faculty of Medicine, and President of the Egyptian Society of Dermatology and Venereology.
Suleiman explained that allergies are classified as a reaction, and their symptoms vary from one person to another, according to his condition and the extent of his sensitivity, and according to the stimulus to which he was exposed. The signs may appear in the form of spots and red skin rash, or itching, runny nose secretions, and some may suffer from sneezing. Persistent, or swelling in the eyes and parts of the body. At other times, he may also suffer from coughing, and many other symptoms.
The dermatology professor pointed out that there are countless allergens, including dirt, a certain type of food, pollen, or even the injection of a foreign substance into the body that it treats as a threat and does not recognize, and many others.
In the same context, a report on allergies published on the nhsinform website stated that the methods of treating allergies are many and complex, differing according to their degree, nature, and the cause of the allergy itself. In mild cases, only paints are used to relieve the itching and keep away from the cause. However, in advanced cases, doctors may resort to some Specialized treatment options, the most famous of which are antihistamines that help stop allergies.
The report continued, highlighting a group of other treatment methods, including the use of a spray to relieve congestion, or in another medicinal form such as medication. One can also resort to special paints and creams to calm flare-ups and redness, in addition to treatments to raise the body’s immune level in advanced cases that suffer from an immune problem.
2023-11-25 07:00:00
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