• Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
  • Login
TADAKALURI
  • Home
  • Business
  • Crypto Currency
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • World
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Crypto Currency
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • World
No Result
View All Result
TADAKALURI
No Result
View All Result
Home Health and Fitness Allergies

The Chemistry of Allergies

in Allergies
0
491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

An allergy is characterized as an immune reaction to the presence of certain substances in one’s body. Allergies occur when the immune system mistakes a harmless substance for a pathogen. The immuniglobin responsible for allergies is the IgE immuniglobin. Humans are not born with IgE antibodies in their body. The IgE develops 10 days after the first exposure to allergens. Therefore, it takes repeated exposure to an allergen, to develop an allergy. Allergies are often not formed upon first exposure.

Have you ever wondered why people have specific allergies? This is because IgE immuniglobins have a single protein structure and a set of molecules that all have a slightly different structure. The IgE, for example that reacts with pollen, is not the same IgE that will react with dust. People who have allergic reactions, also have more IgE present in their bodies than the average, non-allergy containing person. For example: people with hay fever have about 14 times as much IgE as those who do not.

There are four basic ways that allergens can enter human bodies: inhaling, touching, ingestion or by injection. There are also two basic types of allergic reactions known as: immediate or delayed. In a delayed allergic reaction, symptoms usually appear about 4 hours, to a few days after exposure to an allergen. In an immediate reaction, symptoms usually appear only minutes after exposure.

The chemical that is associated with the symptoms of allergy such as itching or swelling, is called Histamine. Histamine is the main chemical involved in allergies. Histamine is formed from the breakdown of Histine, which is an amino acid. Histamine causes many things that lead to the symptoms experienced during an allergic reaction. Histamine, for example, can cause contraction or swelling of certain muscles, or stimulate the production of tears or saliva. It can also cause blood vessels to become dilated, which leads to swelling. The most severe reaction relating to histamine is known as anaphylactic shock. This occurs when an allergy causes a significant drop in blood pressure, and can result in death.

There are chemical treatments that are used to treat allergies. Some of these treatments include: steroids and antihistamines. Antihistamines are the most commonly distributed chemical treatment for allergies. Antihistamines simply block histamines from certain sites on cells, which prevents the allergic reaction caused by histamines from occurring. There are very many antihistamine medications that affect people in different ways. That is why it is best to consult a doctor about the one best suited to your specific body type and allergy. Steroids work to relieve swelling, itching and redness that occurs as a result of an allergic reaction. Therefore, steroids are often used on allergy symptoms such as hives or eczema.

Tags: AllergiesChemistry
Previous Post

Allergies In Children: How They Affect The Ear, Nose And Throat

Next Post

How To Deal With Allergies This Upcoming Spring Season

Related Posts

Most Common Types of Allergies
Allergies

Most Common Types of Allergies

Are You Allergic to Cigarette Smoke
Allergies

Are You Allergic to Cigarette Smoke?

Food Allergies
Allergies

Understanding the Top 8 Food Allergies

Allergies

The Cause of Allergies – A Spiritual Perspective

Knowing Allergies and Their Symptoms
Allergies

Knowing Allergies and Their Symptoms Can Save Your Life

Next Post

How To Deal With Allergies This Upcoming Spring Season

Acupuncture: An Effective Remedy for Allergies

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Lip Eczema

    A Closer Look at Lip Eczema – Why Won’t Anybody Kiss Me?

    718 shares
    Share 287 Tweet 180
  • How to make Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani?

    677 shares
    Share 271 Tweet 169
  • How to Hide Toenail Fungus So it is Unnoticeable To Everybody Around You

    617 shares
    Share 247 Tweet 154
  • Do What Les Brown Did and You Will Survive Prostate Cancer

    589 shares
    Share 236 Tweet 147
  • Nuvvu Naatho Emannavo: A refreshing melody from Ravi Teja’s Disco Raja

    576 shares
    Share 230 Tweet 144

Browse by Category

Tadakaluri

© 2020 Tadakaluri.com

Navigate Site

  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2020 Tadakaluri.com

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.