Adaptogenic Herbs
ADD/ADHD Support
Allergy Health
Alternative Therapies
Behavioral Disorders
Cardiovascular Health
Children's Health

Colon Cleanse
Diabetic Health
Digestive Health
Emotional Health
Eye Health
Fibromyalgia
Immune System
Internal Cleansing
Joint & Bone Health
Learning Disabilities
Men's Health
Parasitic Infestations
Pet Products
pH Balance & Health
Respiratory Health
Sinus Infections
Skin Health
Sleep Disorders
Weight Management
Women's Health
Product Pages
 
>Home
Order online or call 1-877-622-VAXA (8292)
Search Keywords
Allergy Health
>Topic Home
General Information
Allergy Basics
What Causes Allergies?
Allergy Symptoms
Allergy Test
Food Allergy Testing
Allergy Relief Medicine
Allergy Shots
Allergy Relief Products
Natural Allergy Relief
Allergy Alerts: Pollen
Allergy Alert: Food
Ragweed Allergy
Seasonal Allergies
Dust Mite Allergy
Grass Allergy: What Causes It?
Grass Allergies: Symptoms and More

What Triggers Cause Allergy Symptoms?

Whether you’re allergic to pollen, dust, bee stings, or cats, your allergy symptoms are mostly caused by one chemical inside your body: histamine. Histamine is released by your body’s cells as a defensive response against the outside influence which has triggered your allergy. Cells releasing histamine are called mast cells, which are plentiful in your airways and in your digestive tract. This should come as no surprise to those who have experienced allergy symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing, watery eyes, and stomach pain. The question is, then, what is the cause of allergy symptoms?

“Triggers” are another name for what causes allergy symptoms. Your allergy cause, or trigger, may be found in food, the environment, or your home. Substances that cause your allergy may enter your body by inhaling it through your nose or ingesting it by mouth. You also may absorb allergens through the skin, or an allergen may be injected into your body by an insect. Here is a list of the most common allergy triggers, one or more of which may be what causes your allergy symptoms:

  • Tree pollen
  • Grass pollen
  • Weed pollen
  • Dust mites
  • Eggs
  • Nuts
  • Shellfish and fish
  • Wheat
  • Bee stings
  • Pets (cats or dogs)
  • Latex
  • Mold
  • Medications
  • Chemicals (cleaners, dyes, pesticides, etc.)

Once you discover what allergens cause your allergy symptoms, you can take steps to avoid the trigger. Sometimes, trying to figure out what causes an allergy is a long process of trial and error. In addition, a substance that gave you no problems one day can cause an allergic reaction in you the next day. Unfortunately, once an allergic reaction begins in your body, it’s likely that you will continue to react to what causes your allergy for the rest of your life.






 
The content (content being images, text, trademarks, video files, sound and programs, code and scripts) of this website is copyright © 2002 Växa International All rights reserved. The use of the content without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.