The immune system is designed to protect a person from any foreign substance that can harm him. Its main task is to recognize, destroy and remove pathologically dangerous agents from the body. For the most part, she cope with it. When a malfunction occurs, a specific reaction arises that causes allergies.
How does an allergy to dust appear?
Nowadays, allergy is the most common and difficult to diagnose illness. The reason - a large number of allergens, the most insidious of which is dust. This substance surrounds us at every step: at work, on the street and, especially, in our homes and apartments. The most thorough cleaning of the premises is not capable of removing all the components of home dust:
- particles of cutaneous epithelium;
- dust mites;
- microscopic fibers of clothing, carpets, upholstered furniture;
- feline cats, dogs, domestic rodents;
- spores of mold, fungus, etc.
Everyone, inclined to this disease, reacts to individual allergens in different ways. However, there are characteristic symptoms of dust allergy, which can not be overlooked:
- Allergic conjunctivitis. Inflammation of the eye conjunctiva, which is accompanied by reddening of the sclera, tearing, swelling.
- Allergic rhinitis , which is manifested by frequent sneezing, abundant rhinitis , hyperemia and overgrazing of the nasal mucosa.
- Dermatitis (skin damage). Dryness, peeling and itching of the skin appear after contact with the stimulus.
- Cough and / or bronchospasm , which can provoke diseases of the respiratory tract.
- Sore throat. As a result of a prolonged teary cough develops a sharp pain in the throat.
- Headache. Prolonged contact with the components of household dust causes chronic fatigue and frequent migraine attacks.
- Hives (with this type of allergy rarely occurs).
Allergy to house dust
Allergy to dust mites is a specific response of the body to an allergen of organic origin, which is present in large quantities in house dust. According to scientific research, more than 100 species of these microorganisms have been identified, which can only be seen under a microscope. Food for them is the exfoliated epithelial cells. Symptoms of the disease cause both the animals themselves and their secretions.
The disease progresses in rarely ventilated rooms. Warm, humid and dusty rooms are the most favorable places for the reproduction of a dust mite. A large number of "parasitic organisms" can be found in feather and down pillows and blankets, on carpets, sofas and ottomans, on fluffy toys. For most, these microorganisms are not dangerous. Allergic reactions most often occur in people with weakened immunity or possible subjective intolerance.
Allergy to paper dust - symptoms
This disease can threaten human health and is difficult to treat. Very often it is diagnosed by the workers of libraries and local archives. Paper dust contains a large number of harmful substances, among which the dead saprophytes and their decomposition products predominate. An allergy to paper dust causes a number of symptoms:
- an unceasing watery rhinitis;
- discomfort in the throat and hoarseness of the voice;
- severe lacrimation;
- possible immediate development of anaphylactic shock ;
- chronic course of bronchial asthma;
- Attacks of suffocation and, associated with them, a panic attack.
Allergy to wood dust
This kind of a specific reaction of the organism is revealed in the workers of the woodworking industry. As an allergen are microparticles of certain types of wood. A person who works without a respirator breathes in dusty air and in time can feel the characteristic signs of an allergy to dust:
- general malaise;
- headache;
- unproductive cough;
- nasal congestion;
- difficulty breathing;
- asthmatic spasm of bronchi;
- chronic sinusitis and conjunctivitis.
Spores of wood fungi also rarely cause similar reactions. To determine the cause of the disease, it is important to conduct early diagnosis.
Allergy to building dust
When using building materials, the possibility of "catching" an allergy to cement dust increases. The smallest particles of cement, entering the respiratory system of a person, cause an attack of asthma. In this case, emergency medical assistance is required. The likelihood of developing eye inflammation and contact dermatitis is also great. Professionally doing construction work or repairing a house on your own, you should use personal protective equipment.
Allergy to dust - what to do?
At the first symptoms of the disease, each person asks himself a logical question: "How to cure an allergy to dust?". Completely get rid of it with the help of a drug will not succeed. To eliminate or alleviate symptoms, therapy should be approached in a comprehensive way:
- If you know which of the allergens causes this or that symptom, try not to contact it.
- Often ventilate the room, conduct a wet cleaning, remove unnecessary "dust collectors" from the apartment.
- If the disease is caused by working conditions - it's time to think about re-qualification.
Dust allergy agent
One of the methods of treatment of the disease involves the use of medicines. To rid the body of an allergen by removing it from the intestine, doctors recommend taking sorbents. They prevent the development of intoxication of the body and increase its resistance and resistance. Specific pills for allergy to dust are prescribed to reduce unpleasant symptoms of the disease.
Antihistamines block the histamine receptors, thereby eliminating the effects of the body's reaction to the action of the allergen. All of them have their advantages and disadvantages. Before the start of therapy, you should always consult a specialist. The most effective drugs are recognized as follows:
- Tavegil ;
- Fenkarol;
- Claridol;
- Kestin;
- Treksil et al.