Allergies and Asthma

There are various types of allergies.
They get triggered due to various factors.
Some allergies are harmless and do not constitute a health hazard, but some allergies require medication and treatment.
Asthma is an allergic inflammation of the lungs, which can be triggered by air pollutants, pollens, molds, dust, animal dander, chemicals, or foods, exercise, temperature changes etc.
These triggers produce allergens, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream causing the B cells or white blood cells to produce billions of molecules of the antibody IgE. These IgE molecules in the bloodstream then combine with the mast cells, which line the blood vessels or basophils, a type of white blood cell. Mast cells and basophils both contain histamine and serotonin, and the antibody IgE causes the mast cells and basophils to leak the histamine and serotonin into the blood stream. This, in turn, produces the symptoms of allergies and asthma - the itchy, runny nose and eyes, blocked sinuses and the coughing and wheezing we are all too familiar with.
Various forms of treatment and medication is prescribed by the medical practitioners. There is also a fund of alternative asthma treatment which is pursued by many in the world.
Buying an asthma medication or pursuing an alternative asthma treatment
is a choice every asthma patient has to take.
^{The information provided herein is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. The information should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.}
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