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Have you ever wondered why you could confidently do your tasks for one minute and suddenly find yourself dealing with an allergic reaction the next? Well, certain allergens may be to blame.
Once allergens make their way into your body, your body goes on red alert because it considers these substances a “foreign threat.” The immune system then produces antibodies that counteract these allergens. Unfortunately, the allergens then release histamines that trigger sneezing, runny or clogged nose, watery and itchy eyes, skin allergy symptoms like hives, and even coughing.
What Types of Allergies Cause Symptoms?
Many types of allergies can affect people of all ages. You may know someone with one of the allergies mentioned below, or you might even have one yourself. While some allergies can trigger mild symptoms, others can lead to severe reactions.
- Pollen allergy.
Also known as “hay fever,” this allergy is caused by a small, powdery substance released by plants, trees, and weeds—pollen. Pollen, which is necessary for fertilizing other plants, travels through the air. Because pollen is tiny and often invisible to the naked eye, it can easily enter your body and affect your nose, eyes, or lungs.
- Dust mite allergy.
Another type of allergen that is difficult to see with the naked eye is dust mites. These are different from “alikabok” that you may find on top of unused surfaces. Dust mites are tiny pests related to spiders that live and thrive in dust, bedding, mattresses, carpets, curtains, and even upholstered fabric. Proteins found in their feces and dead bodies may cause allergy symptoms.
- Food allergy.
If someone is allergic to a specific type of food, their body reacts negatively to a protein found in that food. Allergic reactions to food typically occur within a few minutes, though symptoms can sometimes appear after two hours.
Eggs, dairy products like cow’s milk, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts like walnuts and pecans, fish, and shellfish like shrimp and crabs can lead to allergy symptoms. Do remember though that a food allergy is different from a food intolerance, wherein your body is simply not able to digest a certain type of food.
- Animal allergy, particularly in pets.
Even if they are cute and cuddly, someone may deal with an allergic reaction to cats and/or dogs. Allergens linked to these animals can be found in traces of dead skin cells called dander, or even in the saliva or urine of these animals.
Unfortunately, allergens from pets can be easily spread, circulate through the air, and even stay on carpets, furniture, or clothes, even if the animals are not around.
Alis Allergy Symptoms!
No matter which of these allergies you have to deal with, remember that there are remedies that can help provide relief. Let Cetirizine Dihydrochloride (Alnix®), the most doctor prescribed cetirizine brand, help you address allergy symptoms caused by pollen, dust mites, food, animals, or other allergens.
Cetirizine Dihydrochloride (Alnix®) is an antihistamine that may help provide allergy symptom relief in as fast as 20 minutes. It contains Cetirizine Dihydrochloride, which has been proven to help target allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny or itchy nose, itchy and watery eyes, rashes, and itchy skin.
Cetirizine Dihydrochloride (Alnix®) is available online and in leading drugstores nationwide at a suggested retail price (SRP) of Php32.50 per tablet.
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
ASC Reference Code: U0079P102424A
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