Welcome to allergic reactions Guide
Dog Allergic Reactions Article
. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
You may also listen to this article by using the following controls.
Some Information on Severe Allergic Reactions
from:Allergic reactions are quite common in people where the triggers are varied and the symptoms, varied. There are some rare cases where the victim may suffer from one of the most severe allergic reactions called anaphylaxis. When you suffer from anaphylaxis, you experience a severe allergic reaction that spreads quickly and causes life threatening symptoms in the body. The victim usually finds it difficult to breathe, and may experience shock that leads to death.
For anaphylaxis to start in the body you have to have been exposed to the trigger previously; this is referred to as sensitization. This means that though a bee sting may not cause severe allergic reactions at first, a second sting may lead to anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock. Anaphylaxis usually occurs within seconds of exposure to the trigger; however sometimes it may also be delayed. Sometimes you may have been exposed numerous times to the trigger, without any reaction only to end up with anaphylaxis the next time you are exposed to the same trigger.
It is when the body's immune system overreacts to an antigen on recognizing a foreign substance in the body that anaphylaxis occurs. The white blood cells produce antibodies when reacting with the antigen; and these antibodies circulate the bloodstream to attach to some cells of the body. Once the antibodies come in contact with an antigen, other cells start producing chemicals called 'mediators'. An example of such a mediator is histamine. And it is this effect of these mediators that causes an allergic reaction in the body.
There are many triggers for anaphylaxis; and only a trace amount of this trigger is sufficient to start a severe allergic reaction. These triggers to severe allergic reactions may be prescription and over the counter medications, venom of stinging insects, food additives, substances like latex, some foods like shellfish, nuts and mil, dyes used in radiology procedures and transfusion of blood or blood products.
There are situations where the trigger of severe allergic reactions is not known too. It is usually people who suffer from hay fever, asthma and eczema who are more likely to suffer from anaphylactic reactions than those who don't suffer from them. The most threatening symptom to severe allergic reactions is difficulty in breathing and loss of consciousness that is due to swelling and/or spasms in the airways. Loss of consciousness here arises with low blood pressure, and is referred to as 'shock'. In very rare cases, the heart may stop pumping and breathing can stop.
When suffering from severe allergic reactions, you should not try to 'wait it out' at home. Instead, go to the nearest emergency department or ambulance. While waiting for the ambulance, you have to remain calm, try to identify the cause of the reaction and take an antihistamine if you have no difficulty swallowing. If you have an epinephrine kit, inject yourself or have someone do it for you.
Dog Allergic Reactions News
Are there ""non-allergenic"" dogs? - KHSL
Are there ""non-allergenic"" dogs? KHSL - This can be a problem if you suffer from allergies, so some pet lovers have tried to find a breed of dog that may not lead to allergic reactions like ... |
What to do when you and your pet don't mix - Desert Valley Times
What to do when you and your pet don't mix Desert Valley Times, UT - Deirdre Charles, owner of Dog Works Mobile Pet Grooming in St. George, talks with many clients who are allergic to dogs, but seek grooming their pets as a ... Pets possible for allergy sufferers |
Toxic algae sparks health warnings - Wairarapa Times Age
Toxic algae sparks health warnings Wairarapa Times Age, New Zealand - Contact with the algae, either through skin or swallowing, can cause rashes, skin and eye irritation, allergic reactions and gastrointestinal upsets. Dogs ... |
City revisits drug problem - Homer News
City revisits drug problem Homer News, AK - ... overdosed the night before Adams died, and his friends told emergency medical technicians and troopers that the boy had an allergic reaction to peanuts. ... |
Year in review, January to March - Register-Herald
Year in review, January to March Register-Herald, OH - A Camden officer was sent to McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford for treatment due to an allergic reaction to one of the chemicals located in the ... |
Monday Medical: The truth about cats, dogs and allergies - Steamboat Pilot
Monday Medical: The truth about cats, dogs and allergies Steamboat Pilot, CO - “I am allergic to dogs, but my dog is hypo-allergenic, so I’m fine.” The truth about cats and dogs? About 15 percent to 30 percent of people have a pet ... |
