Friday, June 27, 2014

The Truth About Anaphylaxis And The Epipen Carrier Connection

By Sherry Gross


The human body is a very astonishing system made up of very complex functions that make one go through daily functions without any problems. The immune system, for one, are the natural protectors of your body to keep you away from harm. The body instinctively produces batches after batches of antibodies that fight against microbes, viruses and bacteria.

Sometimes, the antibodies can get confused. It can attack the healthy cells of the body, which results in a condition called autoimmunity. Sometimes it will also consider the harmless environmental agents around you as a harmful one, which is why allergies occur. An allergy is the hypersensitivity of your immune system that can trigger a range of reactions from the mild to the most serious that will required the need for an epipen carrier at all times.

Allergies come in very several forms, according to the trigger matter or the allergen that can cause it. For example, pollen that comes from flowers can bring about a reaction to some people. This is also known as a seasonal allergy as it typically occurs during spring, when all the flowers are in bloom. Ordinary people refer to this as hay fever.

If the former only occurs at designated periods, dust mite allergies happen all year round. These people are allergic to dust and will really break out in rashes if they come in close contact with anything dusty. They are also recommended to use hypoallergenic products to avoid irritations and other reactions as a manifestation of the said allergy.

Damp areas are natural habitats for molds. These fungi float through the air like pollens and dust, and can also cause allergies. People with this type or allergic reaction should stay away from the basement and the bathroom. Frolicking in hay, on piles of leaves and on grass is not allowed.

There are also people who cannot enjoy certain types of foods that contain certain ingredients. Most of these trigger foods include fish, eggs, and everything dairy. They can break out in rashes or something that is even worse even within minutes of consumption. These people avoid these kinds of foods, so you have to be careful what to feed them.

Most reactions are really mild and is no apparent reason to panic. You can just give the patient some antihistamines and decongestants to relieve them of their discomfort. These drugs are over the counter types which means they can be bought without prescription.

This first aid method, however, will not work for anaphylaxis. This condition is the extreme and most severe allergic reaction that any sensitive person can have. Manifestations of the said condition include the appearance of hives and uncharacteristic swelling. The blood vessels will also dilate, which results in a certain drop in the pressure of the blood. The patient may even go into shock.

Anaphylaxis is very fatal, which is why people carry epinephrine shots with them. EpiPens are essential medications for any person that has allergies. They can be placed in special carriers to protect them from danger.




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