Showing posts with label allergy triggers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label allergy triggers. Show all posts

Monday, June 9, 2008

Peanuts Make a Crunchy Snack—Also an Allergy Trigger

Anytime there is a party, activity or an event with church, school or home, there is going to be plenty of snacks that will give a variety of foods that taste good. Peanuts are an all time favorite and go with anything at any time. Just grab a hand full of this snack and nibble away.

Not everyone can handle eating peanuts. There are many people who are allergic to this little piece of a snack because of the oil, among other things that goes in it. If someone eats the nuts and has allergies with nuts, there may be some hives, a rash that itches, nausea and/or not being able to breathe normal.

Peanuts do make a good and healthy snack, but the only sure treatment and alternative for those who have allergies with peanuts is to leave the nuts alone. Keep in mind, many foods make peanut oil part of the ingredients.

Monday, March 31, 2008

Perfumes, Colognes and Body Sprays Can Be Allergy Triggers

Everyone wants to look their best and will go through great lengths to do so. Daily regimens are part of the human habit to look beautiful, while smelling good. Yet, some of those things that are used to make this happen can easily rub people the wrong way, literally.

Perfumes, colognes and body sprays are nice to have and have some wonderful scents that smell so good and can also make a big difference in the appearance of someone. But, the mere hint of the smell can cause someone’s eyes and throat to burn as it feels tight, itch, begin coughing, sneezing and in some cases a chest that feels tight.

If this happens, it is important for the person who is having the reaction to find another area to go to where the air is clearer and free of the smells.