Top 10 Allergy Types
Most all
types of allergies can be traced to the exposure to certain airborne contaminants found indoors and/or
outdoors. Here are the top 10 causes directly related to an allergy type and which is commonly
described within an allergy report.
The following allergy types are listed in alphabetical order.
1. Allergic rhinitis. Also known as "hay fever" this type of
allergy affects the upper respiratory tract.
2. Asthma. Asthma is considered a more dangerous allergy type
which can result in shortness of breath due to a narrowing of the lungs bronchial tubes.
3. Common house dust. House dust can contain up to 100
different type of particles which can cause chronic allergies in the home environment. Controlling your
indoor environment is discussed in detail in the Sick House
Solutions book.
4. Drug allergy. This type of allergy is more common than
believed and can be related to symptoms of hives, rashes, stuffy nose, wheezing, dizziness and sweeling of
body parts.
5. Dust mite allergies. These microscopic critters are
related to the spider and feed off of dead skin cells. They are common in creating chronic childhood asthma
and allergies. Allergic individuals are actually allergic to the protein found in the dust mite feces
themselves.
6. Food allergy. This type of allergy is most commonly found
in children and is usually caused by fish, eggs, milk, nuts or wheat containing products.
7. Latex allergy. Most commonly triggered by latex gloves and
condoms, this type of allergy has seen a rise in recent years. Individuals are actually allergic to the
latex protein found in latex products.
8. Mold allergy. Mold is a very common type of allergy in the
home environment and can many times be related to chronic allergies when investigated. Persons who are very
allergic to many pollens are typically more allergic to molds than other allergy sufferers. Controlling your
indoor environment is discussed in detail in the Sick House
Solutions book.
9. Pet allergy. Many people assume that they are allergic to
the pet themselves while the real culprit is the protein released from the pets dander (dead skin cells)
and/or their saliva.
10. Stinging and bitting insects. Acute reactions to an
insect sting or bite can be severe. Generally people who are extremely allergic to insects are recommended
to carry and EpiPen with them at all times which can give them the time they need to get to an emergency
room for further treatment.
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