- Allergy treatment
- Antimicrobials for systemic use
- Antiparasitic drugs
- Cardiovascular system
- Dermatology
- Drugs affecting metabolism
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- Gastrointestinal tract
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- Locomotor system
- Nervous system
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Allergy treatment
- Allergy treatment overview
- Most common types of allergies
Hay fever known as allergic rhinitis or runny nose is a medical condition associated with irritation and inflammation of the mucous lining in the nasal cavity. Hay fever is manifested with the following symptoms:
- Conjunctivitis
- Nasal congestion
- Rhinorrhea
Atopic dermatitis is an itchy skin condition also known as eczema. Atopic dermatitis may cause:
- Itching of the skin
- Redness
- Peeling skin
- Flaking skin
Food allergy is an allergic disease caused by allergens found in food products. A food allergy may cause:
- Anaphylactic shock
- Swelling of the face, throat and tongue
- Urticaria (hives)
An insect sting allergy is an allergy caused by stings of different insects like honeybees, bumble bees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, and fire ants. An insect sting allergy is usually manifested in:
- Hives, redness and itching all over the body
- Edema at the site of sting
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Chest tightness
- Wheezing
- Anaphylactic reactions
Drug induced allergies are the most common types of allergic reactions caused by the application of medical preparations. A drug allergy may cause the following symptoms:
- Wheezing
- Urticaria
- Skin rash
- Swelling of the face
- Anaphylactic reactions
Anaphylaxis
Some allergies to food, drugs or insect bites may provoke the development of severe allergic reaction like anaphylaxis. Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening condition which involves different organs and systems. The mortality rate in patients with anaphylaxis reaches 10-25%.
The symptoms of anaphylactic shock include:
- Skin rash
- Vomiting and nausea
- Severe drop of blood pressure
- Loss of consciousness
- Obstruction of the airways
- Severe shortness of breath
- Increased heart rate and weak cardiac pulse
The treatment of allergy includes different approaches.
The first step in handling chronic allergies is a visit to an allergist. A doctor will start the examination by taking a detailed medical history. From that, he or she can determine a list of suspected allergens. To confirm the diagnosis a doctor may suggest to pass an allergy test. Once a diagnosis is confirmed a doctor will inform about possible allergy treatment options.
Allergy treatment options may include:
- Avoidance of allergens
- Medicines (anti-allergic medicines and drugs used to relive the symptoms of allergy)
- Allergy shots
All anti-allergic medicines are divided in the following groups:
- H1 -histamine receptors blockers
- Decongestants
- Nasal steroids
- Combination medicines
