Managing Allergies

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BREAK THROUGH ALLERGIES

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SMART STEPS TO PREVENT ALLERGY

 

A FEW STEPS TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ALLERGY

 
 

Find out what the cause of allergy might be

  • In some cases, it may be easy to determine what causes your allergic reaction by the timing of your symptoms
  • In other cases, it may be harder to find the cause. If this is the case, your doctor may carry out skin prick tests or blood tests to identify the allergen that triggered your allergic reaction.1

Avoid or minimize exposure to the allergen

Once the allergen is identified, there are things you may do to minimize exposure to it. This may be achieved by removing plants from your garden, avoiding contact with pets or changing how you clean your house. 1

Allergy treatment

Depending on your allergy, medication can help reduce symptoms. These include:1,2

  • Antihistamines
  • Decongestants
  • Corticosteroids

With severe allergies, your doctor may recommend immunotherapy. 1

 

HOW TO PREVENT ALLERGIC RHINITIS

 

How to manage allergic rhinitis (HAY FEVER)

The first step in managing allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is to avoid allergens that trigger the symptoms. 1

Some of the most common allergens are: 2,3

 
 
 

ANTIHISTAMINES ARE COMMONLY USED TO TREAT THE SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGIC RHINITIS (HAY FEVER)

Antihistamines counter the effects of histamine, the irritating chemical released when we have an allergic reaction. Histamine is primarily responsible for causing allergy symptoms. 4

ANTIHISTAMINES HELP TO RELIEVE NASAL ALLERGY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS: 5

RUNNY NOSE
RUNNY NOSE
SNEEZING
ITCHY NOSE
 

HOW TO PREVENT URTICARIA

 

WHAT IS URTICARIA (HIVES)?

There are two types of urticaria (hives), short-lived (acute) and long-term (chronic). If the cause of hives can be identified, the first thing you should focus on is avoiding known triggers. Common causes of urticaria (hives) include: 1

BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS

BACTERIAL INFECTIONS

LATEX

PHYSICAL STIMULI E.G. COLD, HEAT, EXERCISE OR SUN EXPOSURE

CERTAIN FOODSE.G. NUTS, EGGS AND SHELLFISH

MEDICINESE.G. ANTIBIOTICS, ASPIRIN AND IBUPROFEN

POLLEN

PET DANDER

 
They work by blocking the effect of histamine, a chemical in the skin that can cause allergy symptoms. 1

In addition to antihistamines, your healthcare provider may recommend anti-itch creams to ease the symptoms.
Severe episodes of urticaria (hives) may require temporary treatment with a corticosteroid medication. If your reaction involves swelling of your tongue or lips, or you have trouble breathing, seek medical help. 1