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Allergy : the basic story

Labels: Posted by Vina Revi on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 4:09 PM


What is an allergy? Do you remember the last time you got rash all over your skin after eating a certain sea-food? It just means that you are allergic to that certain food. It is estimated that food allergy occurs in 1–2% of adults, and 8% of children 6 years of age or under. Of that group of children, however, only about 3% have clinicallyproven allergic reactions to foods.

Now food allergy is just one of many types of allergy. An allergy is an immunologically-mediated adverse reaction to a foreign substance, usually a protein. Allergic reactions can affect almost any tissue or organ in the body, with clinical manifestations depending on the target organ. People might have food allergy, insect allergy, drug allergy or event pollen allergy. Typical clinical manifestations of allergy include asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria/angioedema.

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6 comments:

  1. indo said,

    foto yang ada di postingan ini bisa buat kita jadi alergi, disini namanya hooikorts (suka bersin2) kalau kebetulan bunganya terhisap...
    salam kenal..

    on April 28, 2008 4:06 PM


  2. Vina Revi said,

    Yes, some people are allergic to pollen. I used to live in Northeast area in US where people can get caught in allergy during Spring.

    Dank u

    on April 29, 2008 9:15 AM


  3. scarface said,

    I am allergy with pets.

    on April 29, 2008 9:36 AM


  4. Vina Revi said,

    Dudie, pets are definitely a source of allergy. These animals significantly contribute to indoor allergens. They produce allergenic proteins as secretions, excretions, or dander. Allergens can also accumulate from the urine of rodents (wild, domesticated, or laboratory). Sensitization to cat, dog, or mouse
    allergens is consistently associated with asthma.

    Come back again for more tips, yes?

    on April 29, 2008 4:58 PM


  5. Mommy Alya-Asha said,

    Trus untuk meringankan gejalanya : kulit merah sampai agak bengkak, agak nyeri en gatal banget, boleh dikasih salep Apolar gak bu dokter???

    on April 30, 2008 1:19 PM


  6. Vina Revi said,

    Mommy Alya-Asha: Surely it depends on the diagnosis. Your doctor should be able to decide which type of medication is appropriate judging the severity and type of allergic diseases.

    on April 30, 2008 5:11 PM


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