Be careful about these everyday things that could cause allergy in us
Posted on: 27/Oct/2018 9:48:38 AM
Getting allergy is very common and many of us would have got allergy at some point of time in our fives. An allergy is defined as a condition caused due by hypersensitivity of the immune system to harmless substances present in the environment. Certain foods, pollen, insect bites, certain medications etc could cause allergy in us. Few symptoms of allergy are rashes, red eyes, running nose, shortness of breath etc.
There are few lesser known foods, materials, environments that are also responsible for allergies in us. These are
Allergy due to certain jewellery:
Nickel is used to make silver coloured jewellery and when this nickel comes in contact with the skin then allergy occurs in us. It is said that about 17 % of women and 3% of men suffer from nickel allergy.
Allergy due to cellular phones, tablets etc:
Nickel and cobalt are used in the manufacture of mobile phones, PDAs, tablet devices etc. The nickel and cobalt would result in allergy in certain people. Few symptoms are rashes on face, ears, hands plus eye irritations etc.
Allergy due to pant buttons:
It is known that nickel is used to make buttons in jeans pant and other pants etc. When this nickel comes in contact with the skin it could cause circular red rash. This could be overcome by wearing a layer between skin and pant or tucking in the shirt.
Allergy due to wool:
The lanolin is a natural waxy substance produced from sheep. Those who are sensitive to this lanolin could develop allergies in them when they use blankets and apparel made of wool. Lanolin is also used in ointments, lip balms plus in shampoos etc. So be careful in choosing those products that are free from lanolin.
Allergy due to furniture carpet etc:
This is also one everyday thing that could cause allergy in us. It is worthy to mention that some people are allergic to dust and mould and certain non-washable fabrics, furniture and carpets could have dust mites and mould spores in them and these could create more allergies.
Allergy due to laundry detergents and dryer sheets:
Dyes and scents are used in laundry detergents and in dryer sheets. These ingredients could also create allergies in people. It is revealed that the liquids need not come in contact with our skin. Clothes we wear and towels we use could also create allergies. Dryer sheets could also be responsible for allergies in people.
Allergy to certain fruits, vegetables, nuts etc:
Most of us consume different kinds of fruits vegetables nuts etc and thee have become part and parcel of our lives. There are people who get allergy by the intake of fruits lie apples, peaches, bananas, melons etc. Likewise people get allergy when they consume vegetables like carrots, onions, potatoes, celery etc. The above mentioned fruits, vegetables and certain nuts like peanuts and hazelnuts could cause itchy mouths and inflammation. By cooking these above items allergy might not occur in the people.
Allergy due to cosmetics and skin care products etc:
A rash named contact dermatitis resultsts in certain people who use make up, lotions, sunscreens as these products have chemicals in them. Patch test could be used by a dermatologist to find out whether the person could get allergy or not when he or she uses certain products.
