Types of Allergies & Homeopathy Treatment
An allergy occurs when a harmful substance encounters your body’s immune system. It reacts by causing an allergic reaction. Substances that cause allergic reactions are called allergens. There are many types of allergies, some are seasonal, others year-round and some might also be lifelong. Globally, allergic rhinitis affects 10-30% of the population. (Source: American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology)
Types of allergies
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Food allergy:
Food allergy is an allergic reaction that occurs soon after eating a definite food. Even a tiny amount of allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms like digestive problems, hives, or swollen airways.
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Insect allergy:
Insect allergies are an abnormal reaction to insects. The presence of bugs in the house can cause reactions in some people.
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Mold allergy:
Mold and mildew are fungi. Since fungi grow both indoors and outdoors, allergic reactions can occur year-round.
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Pet allergy:
It is an abnormal immune reaction to proteins in a pet's skin cells, saliva or urine. This is a relatively common type of allergy. It occurs more often in people with asthma and can run in families. Sneezing and runny nose are common symptoms. People who also have asthma might experience wheezing and difficulty breathing.
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Pollen allergy:
One of the most common triggers of seasonal allergies is pollen. Commonly known as hay fever, experts typically refer to it as seasonal allergic rhinitis.
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Drug allergy:
Allergies to medicines occur in only a small number of people. Most drug reactions are not allergic but are side effects of the properties of the medicine. A diagnosis of the cause of the drug reaction is typically based upon the patient’s history and symptoms. At times, skin testing for drug allergy is also done.
Allergies can be triggered by particles both inside and outside your home. If you find that several triggers make your allergies worse, it means that you are not getting enough preventive medicine. And there is extra inflammation in your airways. Therefore, it is useful to know what triggers your allergy symptoms so that you can avoid them and prevent flare-ups.
Also Read: Does every child outgrow the allergies while growing up?
Homeopathic treatment for allergies
Homeopathy is a natural treatment for allergies that is most likely to provide long-lasting relief. Homeopaths stimulate the body’s immune system to treat the condition or symptom. If you want to try homeopathic remedies, it’s advised to best consult an expert homeopath. He/she matches a remedy that suits your individual constitution and symptoms. And homeopathy appears to have no side-effects whatsoever.
In a clinical study of ear, nose, and throat allergies, 147 people were prescribed individualized and constitutional homeopathy treatment. A success rate of 87.6% was observed. (Source: NCBI)
At Dr Batra’s®, thousands of patients have been treated so far for various forms of allergies ranging from allergic rhinitis, skin allergies to food allergies. Dr Batra’s® treatment has helped patients combat illnesses and live a better quality of life over a period. Homeopathy offers significant relief in acute or recent onset allergies as well as long-standing allergies.
It is important to work with your health care provider to create a plan to manage your allergy. Book an online appointment with our homeopathic doctors now.
