Allergies: Causes, Reactions, and How to Treat ThemKOMPAS.com - The emergence of allergies due to changes in the body's reaction, which becomes vulnerable to a substance that is in our daily living environment.The severity of allergies varies from person to person.But generally, allergic conditions are not life-threatening, although there are certain conditions that can cause anaphylaxis, which is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.Allergies cannot be cured, but proper treatment can help prevent and relieve allergy symptoms.Also read: Food Allergies in Children, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment According to DoctorsAllergy is a change in the reaction or response of the body's defense, which refuses and cannot tolerate substances that are actually harmless.Substances that cause allergies are referred to as allergens.Prof. said.Dr.dr.Iris Rengganis, SpPD, K-AI, the entry of allergens – which can be food, drugs, or house dust mites – into the body will trigger an immune response, which forms IgE antibodies on the surface of mast cells.Repeated exposure to the same allergen will make it bind to IgE and cause mast cells to burst releasing various inflammatory substances, such as histamine.This condition will then cause different allergic reactions in each person.The two most common allergic reactions are uticaria or hives and allergic rhinitis.Shutterstock/namtipStudio Illustration of hives, causes of hives, how to treat hives, taboos for hives.Hives are skin disorders characterized by bumps, redness, and itching.Hives can be caused by two things, namely allergens (seafood such as shrimp, tuna, eggs, nuts, jellyfish, rice dust during harvest season) and non-allergens (cold air, sunlight, hot air, or pressure on the skin). skin).The management of hives is to avoid precipitating factors, then first-line treatment with second-generation antihistamines, such as Cetirizine, Terfenadine, Loratadine, and Astemizole.In addition, in chronic hives, long-term drug use will be evaluated for 3-6 months.Also read: When Should Allergy Tests in Children Be Done?This is the explanationShutterstock Illustration of mites, dust mite allergyAllergic rhinitis or allergic cold is an inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa, which is caused by an allergic reaction in patients who have previously been sensitized to the same allergen, as well as the release of chemical mediators upon re-exposure to the allergen.It was explained by Prof.Iris in a virtual media briefing with the theme Allergies Relieve Faster, Stay Productive Without Worry!#IncidalforAllergy Fighters on Thursday (6/10/2022).Symptoms of allergic rhinitis include:- Sneezing - Itchy nose - Runny or stuffy nose - Red and watery eyes - Itchy eyes, nose, ears, throatAllergic rhinitis is caused by inhaled allergens, such as house dust mites, pet skin flakes, or mold spores.In addition, it can also be caused by cold air.1. Avoid allergens (house dust mites, pets, mold spores in the room).2. Antihistamines are recommended for second or newer generation AH1 such as cetirizine, desloratadine, fexofenadine, levocetirizine, or loratadine.3. Administration of topical decongestants (drops/spray) should not exceed 5-7 days to avoid side effects.While corticosteroid nasal spray is only given when needed.For allergy sufferers, it is important for you to know the triggers of allergies or allergens, so that they can avoid and prevent allergy symptoms from appearing.Also read: Is it possible for allergies in children to be cured as adults?This is what the doctor saidWrite your comments with the hashtag #JernihBerkomentar and win e-vouchers for 90 winners!Get information and insight selected by Kompas.com editorsDouble check and complete your data.Your data will be used for account verification when you need assistance or when unusual activity is found on your account.Immediately complete your data to join the #JernihBerkomentar program.