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Allergic responses can produce any one or a combination of several of the following symptoms:

• Nasal congestion
• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Red, itchy or watery eyes
• Wheezing
• Sore throat
• Hives, rashes, eczema, or other skin eruptions
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Fluid retention
• Swelling of the throat and the tongue

An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system misinterprets a normally nontoxic substance, such as pollen, grass, a certain food, or a detergent, as a harmful invader. The immune system then responds to this perceived threat, called an allergen, by releasing substances called histamines. Histamines produce a wide range of bodily reactions, including respiratory and nasal congestion, increased mucus production, skin rashes and welts, and headache.

Now these reactions have their place, say in the case of an actual threat to the body, in the form of a flu virus, these reactions would form an important line of defense against the invader, helping to trap it and expel it, and encouraging you to rest and recover. But during the false alarm of an allergic response, the body overreacts to a harmless agent.

Most allergens are found either in the environment or in our food. Environmental allergens include:

• Pollen (hay fever)
• Molds
• Animal dander
• Dust
• Feathers
• Insect venom
• Certain cosmetics
• Household products
• Metals

When the environmental allergens are removed or make their seasonal disappearance, the body returns to “normal”. If the allergens are not removed, the immune system will continue its artificially high state of alert. In these cases, the allergic response can develop into chronic allergic rhinitis, in which the nasal passages remain persistently inflamed.

If you experience difficulty breathing or develop hives that spread rapidly, get emergency help at once. Allergic reactions like these can quickly be fatal.

About allergy tests, many conventional doctors suggest skin or blood tests to determine the source of allergies, but take care, These tests are invasive, expensive, and of questionable reliability. If your doctor recommends one of these tests, question him or her closely about the benefits you should expect.

Your diet plays a very important part. Eliminating foods that cause mucus should be a priority for any allergy sufferer. Mucus forming foods include all dairy products, fried and processed foods, refined flours, chocolate, and eggs.

The immune response stresses your digestive system, so place as few additional burdens on it as possible. Cut down on bad fats and oils (saturated, hydrogenated, or those containing trans-fatty acids) and increase your intake of fiber, especially from raw vegetables.

Green drinks are good for flushing out mucus and toxins. Drink one daily to help your system.

Natural antihistamines are available to help sufferers.

Here is a wonderful product for allergy relief

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