environmental allergy 1 articles:
Many people are allergic to animals. Most people are not allergic to the animal's fur or feathers. The allergy is more usually an immune reaction to a protein (an allergen) found in the saliva, dander (dead skin flakes) or the urine of an animal. The allergen gets carried in the air or in dust on very small, invisible particles. It then lands on the lining of the eyes (conjunctiva) and nose. It may also be inhaled directly into the lungs, causing allergic symptoms. Allergen contact with an allergic person's skin may also cause itching and hives .
environmental allergy 2 articles:
Montelukast: This is an anti-allergy medication that blocks certain allergy mediators and reduces swelling, sneezing and runny nose. Cromolyn and Nedocromil: These are anti-inflammatory medicines that are not steroids. They may help prevent nasal and eye symptoms. Unfortunately, these are often not as effective as some other allergy medications.
environmental allergy 3 articles:
Microscopic grains produced by plants in order to reproduce. Each plant has a pollinating period. These can vary depending on the plant, climate and region. See also the tree , weed and grass pollen pages for more information on the main pollens involved in allergic reactions.
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