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Common Allergens: Something to Sneeze At

Common Allergens Something to Sneeze At What is an allergen? Any substance that can cause an allergy An allergen can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, injection, or absorption through the skin allergen: pollen U.S. population affected by hay fever (the most common allergy in the country) 20% The most prolific producers of pollen: Pollen is a powder, comprised of microscopic grains, that is produced by plants during the reproduction process. A pollen allergy is commonly called hay fever allergen: dust dust mite body weight x 200 Amount of waste produced by a dust mite during its lifetime. A dust allergy occurs in response to dust exposure, often during normal household chores. The most common dust allergy is caused by dust mite waste. Bedding, furniture, mattresses, and box dust mites springs are environments where dust mites thrive. are microscopic bugs that live in house dust and eat the dead skin cells shed by humans. allergen: food 6% of children In the U.S. have a food allergy 3.7% of adults These eight foods account for 90% of all food allergic reactions Allergy Facts Anaphylaxis to Food US law requires food manufacturers to label all Per Year in United States packaged food products containing one of these ingredients in simple, easily understandable language. 30,000 emergency room visits 2,000 hospitalizations 150 deaths allergen: insect stings Most serious stings are from these 5 Insects Being 'stung or bitten by an insect is uncomfortable; most people will experience swelling, itchiness, or redness. But for those with un allergy lo insect stings, the reaction, called anaphylaxis, can be life-threatening. allergen: animals 62% Households in the United States have pets. Of these 161 million are cats and dogs. animal hair is not the source of pet allergies. Rather, it is the normally-harmless proteins in animal dander (dead skin shed regularly), saliva, and urine that provoke allergic reactions to animals. Pet allergies are more common among people who have other allergies or asthma - an estimated 15-30% of these people have pet allergies. allergen: mold U.S. Households showed signs of dampness or mold (2007). 50% There are thousands of kinds of molds but only a few dozen cause allergic reactions. Mold are fungi that can grow indoors and outdoors. They release microscopic spores in order to reproduce. These spores are normally harmless, but in large quantities can cause allergic reactions. allergen: medicine 10% of adverse reactions to drugs are caused by an allergy. The most common medications that cause allergic reactions are: Monoclonal antibody therapy, Antibiotics, such as penicillin (for cancer and autoimmune diseases) Aspirin and NSAIDS (such as ibuprofen) Chemotherapy Anticonvulsants allergen: latex 17% of healthcare workers have a natural rubber latex allergy compared to less than 1% of the generalU.S. population Latex is a milky sap produced by plants. It is used to produced natural rubber latex, a common material in medical applications. Latex allergies are directly correlated with exposure to latex; the highest incidence of latex allergy is among healthcare professionals and people who have undergone many medical procedures. 000000000000 00000000**0000000*000000000**0000 Infographic Provided By: Sources http://www.aafa.org http://www.acaai.org http://www.foodallergy.org http://www.mayoclinic.com Greater Austin Allergy www.greateraustinallergyclinic.com http://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm Wheat Shellfish Ragweed Sheep Sorrel Fire Ant Hornet aaghauoH Treenuts Yellow Jacket Wasp

Common Allergens: Something to Sneeze At

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Recently, half of American homes showed signs of dampness or mold. Your home may be one of them. This infographic from Austin Allergy provides useful facts and statistics about mold, medications, and ...

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