What is Allergy

An allergy is the response of the bodys immune system to normally harmless substances such as pollens foods and house dust mite. While in most people these substances (allergens) pose no problem in allergic individuals their immune system identifies them as a threat and produces an appropriate defence response. The most common causes of allergic reactions are: pollen from flowers proteins secreted from house dust mites moulds foods such as peanuts milk and eggs pets such as cats and dogs insects such as wasps and bees and medicines. These substances cause swelling inflammation and itching of the surrounding tissues which is extremely irritating and uncomfortable. Common symptoms associated with allergic conditions include: sneezing wheezing / coughing / shortness of breath sinus pain / runny nose nettle rash / hives swelling itchy eyes ears lips throat and mouth sickness vomiting & diarrhea. This book explains the types effects signs and symptoms of allergy on an individual. Contents: 1. What is Allergy 2. Types of Allergies 3. Effects of Allergy on the Body 4. Signs and Symptoms of Allergy 5. Complications of Allergy 6. Effects of Seasonal Changes on Allergy 7. Diagnostic Tools for Detecting Allergy 8. Role of Changes in Diet and Lifestyle in the Treatment 9. Conventional or Allopathic Treatment