Friday, March 20, 2009

How To Free Yourself From Allergic Asthma Symptoms

By Carrie Woodhouse

Allergic asthma usually starts as a simple allergy. Then it evolves, the symptoms worsen, especially the respiratory ones, until one day you find yourself in difficulty to breathe. This is not a joke, but a serious disease, so you should consider it as such and go for a medical check as soon as possible.

Are you diagnosed with allergy to something? Then you'd better stay away from those allergens that give you the naughty symptoms. The more you expose yourself, the more your symptoms will become more severe. Death is also possible, so don't ignore this piece of advice.

An efficient prevention requires that you know precisely what are the allergens your body's immune system reacts to. There are standard tests such as the Rast and the Eliza, which indicate accurately enough the most active allergens for your situation. Tests are not painful and they are rather cheap. Check with your doctor and maybe he'll tell you more about that.

Spring and fall are two seasons which are dangerous for allergic persons, especially if they have airborne allergies. Pollens are everywhere in these times of year, so sufferers should try to stay indoors as much as they can. If this is not possible, at least avoid getting out in the second part of the day.

When you are allergic to a specific food, don't eat it ever again. Moreover, try also not to touch it. You should be careful especially when you eat out. Not all waiters would disclose what their chefs put in the cooked foods, so you risk to eat something you are allergic to. It is better to have only a few trusted restaurants where to go dining with your friends.

Don't give away your dog or your cat when you find out that you are allergic to animals. Keep them in the house, but maintain a very strict hygiene, with daily vacuming and steam cleaning. Throw away your carpets and do not clean the pet yourself. Somebody else should do this. Do not kiss your lovely pet and try not to pet it too often. Just enjoy its presence and that's all. - 22783

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