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Uncovering Important Aspects of
Allergies
Pollen Allergy
These round or oval pollen grains used by
plants for reproduction are tiny so that it
cannot be seen by the naked eye. Some
Plant species use the pollen from its own
flowers to fertilize itself. Others must be
cross-pollinated by other plants of the same
type.
In order for the plant’s fertilization to take
place and for the seeds to form, the pollen
must be transferred from the flower of one
plant to that of another of the same species;
thus cross-pollination. Flowering plants
sometimes depends on the wind to carry their pollen and for some, they rely on insects.
Plain-looking plants such as trees, grasses, and weeds; the ones that do not have
showy flowers, are the types of pollen that commonly cause allergic reactions. These
plants produce pollen grains that are small, light, dry for them to be suitable for air
transport.
Latex Allergies Overview
Latex gloves use to have countered the transmission of infectious diseases to
healthcare workers. In recent years, a documented increase
in latex sensitivity reactions have been reported among
healthcare workers. This may be due to an increase in latex
exposure to these subjects. Natural rubber from the milky
fluid of the Hevea brasiliensis rubber tree is alluded when
mentioning "latex"
Some synthetic rubber referred to as "latex" actually do not
contain the proteins triggering the allergic reactions to latex.

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Natural latex rubber has proteins responsible for latex allergy reactions. It is unclear as
to how long a person should be exposed to latex to garner sensitization. Greater
exposures to latex proteins will also double the chances of th development of allergic
reactions.
Poison Ivy Allergy
The sap responsible for irritation in the
toxicodendron family is named urushiol. The
toxicodendrons include poison ivy, poison sumac,
and poison oak. Allergic rashes are generated by
urioshiol upon a few hours, or even days, after
contact. Objects and pets lying about at home may
carry some urushiol on the surface.
The leaves, stems, and roots of a poison plant
contain urushiol. Urushiol can be hastily taken in by
the skin. Inhaling urushiol particles in the air is
probable during poison plant combustion. Smoke from a burning poison plant contains
airborne urushiol. When inhaled, it produces irritation to the respiratory tract. The
climate in Alaska, Hawaii, and the Southwest deserts do not provide optimal conditions
for the growth of poison plants.
The existence of poison ivy can be categorized into two. It can occur as vines or as
shrubs. Areas on the north and west typically have poison ivy shrubs. In other places,
poison ivy grows as vines. The three leaflets present in a poison ivy plant make it easier
to identify. Poison sumac can be identified as a woody shrub. Its stem has about 7 t0 13
leaves which occur in pairs. Only poison sumac has drooping clusters of green berries
on its shrub. Wet, quaggy areas are conducive to the proliferation of poison sumac. A
group of red berries can be seen hanging vertically in harmless sumac shrubs.

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Hay Fever Allergies Facts
Pollens and other similar substances can trigger allergic
reactions called hay fever. Allergic rhinitis can take two
forms. It can seasonal, which occurs during specific times of
the year. It can also be perennial, which occurs throughout
the year.
Non-allergic rhinitis and hay fever have similarities, but they
differ on the type if reaction. Tree pollens are the major
causes of hay fever during spring time. During summer,
allergic reactions may be caused by grass and weed pollens.
Problem-causing fungus spores and weeds can pose as
health problems from late spring to autumn season. Indoor
allergens may cause some allergic reactions to people with
perennial hay fever.
Dust mites, feathers and animal dander may be found in pillows, beddings and the likes.
Since bathrooms and basements are damp areas, mold, a common allergen, can be
found there.
Cigarette Smoke Facts
Toxic chemicals and irritants are present in cigarettes. Secondhand smoke also plays a
significant role in increasing the risk of allergic complications. These complications may
include sinusitis and bronchitis. Smoking may aggravate the condition of individuals who
are suffering from allergies.
Cigarette smoke includes many toxic
chemicals and irritants. A number of toxic
chemicals and irritants are present in a
cigarette smoke. People with cigarette
smoke allergy are highly sensitive to
cigarette smoke compared to others.
Research studies have proven that
allergies can be aggravated by smoking.

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