Summary House dust allergies occur very frequently. They are triggered on the one hand by the smallest dust particles that are present in the ambient air and are inhaled unconsciously, and on the other hand by house dust mites that are found in upholstery and in beds. Faeces produced by them are thrown into the … Summary | The house dust allergy
Introduction An allergy is a reaction of the body’s own immune system to foreign substances (so-called allergens) which actually have no infectious properties whatsoever. The organism reacts to these allergens by stimulating the development of inflammatory processes and the production of antibodies. Most allergic reactions manifest themselves through rashes in the skin and/or mucous membrane. … Allergy to bee venom
Therapy The treatment of an allergy to bee venom is divided into several sections. On the one hand the purely symptomatic treatment is of utmost importance, on the other hand certain preventive measures (prophylactic measures) should be taken to avoid the occurrence of such an allergic reaction caused by the bee venom. In order to … Therapy | Allergy to bee venom
Definition A contact allergy is an allergy of the so-called late type. Here, after a previous asymptomatic contact with the substance that triggers the allergy, repeated contact causes a symptomatic reaction. There are both genetic and non-genetic factors that favour the occurrence of a contact allergy. The most common contact allergens are nickel and cosmetics. … Contact allergy
Diagnosis The diagnosis of a contact allergy includes various common tests of allergy diagnostics. The most important test for the diagnosis of a late type contact allergy is the epicutaneous test. In this test, potential allergens are incorporated in vaseline in a very high dilution and applied to the back of the affected person. The … Diagnosis | Contact allergy
Duration A contact allergy usually subsides within several days if the triggering allergen is avoided. The healing process is accelerated by consistent medical treatment with cortisone ointments and moist compresses. However, if the allergen is not avoided, contact allergies can lead to persistent eczema, which can last for weeks or even months. A contact allergy … Duration | Contact allergy
Allergy types Nettles lead to itchy wheals on contact with the skin, which are often misinterpreted as an allergy. This is not an allergy, but a kind of toxic reaction of the skin to the stinging hairs of stinging nettles. However, the stinging nettle can also lead to allergies caused by its pollen. As an … Allergy types | Contact allergy
Red spots on the skin, usually still accompanied by severe itching – what can it be? In the vast majority of cases, it is eczema. Eczema accounts for up to 20 percent of all skin diseases. Eczema is the collective term for inflammatory, mostly itchy, non-contagious skin diseases. Different forms are distinguished on the basis … Eczema: Treatment and Causes
An emergency set for allergy sufferers is useful and necessary if the person is prone to severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is the strongest reaction of the body to a certain substance, an allergen. This is when the immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance, for example by releasing histamine. This reaction can … Allergy – Emergency set
The emergency set The emergency set for allergy sufferers consists of three medicines that are available separately or are prescribed by a doctor: Adrenaline auto-injector Antihistamine (drops, juice or tablets) Cortisone (juice, tablets or suppositories) Adrenaline: The effect of adrenaline sets in very quickly, it normalises heart function, increases blood pressure and thus leads to … The emergency set | Allergy – Emergency set
Is the emergency set available over the counter? If you are a severe allergy sufferer, you always need a prescription from the doctor treating you to obtain an emergency set for an allergic emergency in the pharmacy. The medicines in these sets are not available without a prescription. This is because the active ingredients they … Is the emergency set available over the counter? | Allergy – Emergency set
