{"id":3336,"date":"2023-02-17T01:18:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T06:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/?p=3336"},"modified":"2023-02-17T01:19:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T06:19:52","slug":"tips-for-living-with-serious-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/tips-for-living-with-serious-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Living With Serious Allergies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Allergic reactions can range from mild to life-threatening. If you have serious allergies<\/a>, let\u2019s look at some of the best steps you can take to keep yourself safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens During an Allergic Reaction? <\/h2>\n\n\n
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If you have allergies, it means your body is reacting to a harmless substance (like the pollen you might encounter while out on a walk at Pine Mountain Trail) as if it were harmful. When your body comes into contact with a substance you are allergic to, it creates antibodies to help fight it, which triggers symptoms like nasal congestion<\/a> and watery eyes, in addition to more serious reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What To Do if You Have Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect you have allergies but are unsure what is triggering them, the first step is to visit an allergist. They can assess your symptoms and perform allergy testing to help identify your specific allergy triggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, once allergies are diagnosed, treatment options include<\/a> \u201cavoidance, eliminating or decreasing your exposure to the irritants or allergens that trigger your symptoms, medication and immunotherapy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Steps To Avoid Your Triggers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The only surefire way to completely prevent your symptoms is to avoid your allergy symptoms. In some cases, complete avoidance might not be possible, but you can reduce your exposure to minimize symptoms. Ways to avoid or minimize your exposure to triggers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n