What is Allergy

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About the Book An allergy is the response of the body’s immune system to normally harmless substances, such as pollens, foods, and house dust mite. While in most people these substances (allergens) pose no problem, in allergic individuals their immune system identifies them as a’ threat’ and produces an appropriate defence response. The most common causes of allergic reactions are: pollen from flowers, proteins secreted from house dust mites, moulds, foods such as peanuts, milk and eggs, pets such as cats and dogs, insects such as wasps and bees, and medicines. These substances cause swelling, inflammation and itching of the surrounding tissues, which is extremely irritating and uncomfortable. Common symptoms associated with allergic conditions include: sneezing, wheezing / coughing / shortness of breath, sinus pain/runny nose, nettle rash/hives, swelling, itchy eyes, ears, lips throat and mouth, sickness, vomiting & diarrhea. This book explains the types, effects, signs and symptoms of allergy on an individual.

About the Author The author, Dr Arun Kumar Sethi, is a multi-faceted personality. He passed out as an outstanding Medical graduate from Stanley Medical College, Chennai in 1986. He worked as a Research Scientist at AIIMS, New Delhi, for about seven years. He has taught Physiology in Lady Hardinge and Maulana Azad Medical Colleges for several years. He has regularly contributed articles to many renowned medical journals. He is also an AIDS Counsellor and Reiki Master. His other books are-Bowel Care & Digestive Disorders, How to have Sound Sleep and Diabetes Control in your hands.

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