All Pollen Allergies are Not Created Equal
Not all pollen allergies are same. A medical report was published recently in the journal Clinical and Translational Allergy which stated that some types of pollen caused more severe reactions than others resulting in severe allergies and other health damage. Airborne pollen cause seasonal allergies that result in itching, fatigue and sneezing. This makes it difficult to perform regular work. Allergic reactions are response of the immune system against foreign substances that have entered our body. Sneezing and runny nose are therefore immune responses of the body against some common allergens. Anti-allergic medications are most commonly administered to prevent health damage of the exposed individual.
Response of Immune System
There are several types of plants that produce pollen and they generate damages of different levels to the body. Pollen may come from flowering plants, crops, trees, and even grass and all of them trigger a response from the immune system of the affected individual. It has been believed since decades all types of pollen trigger the same kind of immune response in the human body and therefore, general health tips have been recommended for seasonal allergies. However, this is not true. Different types of pollen induce different kinds of response in the body and they vary in severity. Therefore, different kinds of allergens and medications are required for effective curing and preventing further damage to the body.
According to recent reports, degree of allergic reactions generated by the immune system depends on the grass species that produced pollen. Therefore, the health tips for treating these conditions also vary. The study examined the allergic response of approximately 233 participants to different grass species, including Bahia, Bermuda and Johnson, grasses. On the basis of the immune system, the allergic response was measured using the skin prick test. It involved introducing droplets of a specific grass allergen underneath the skin. Fifteen minutes after introducing the allergen, the diameter of the reacting area surrounding the site of the prick was measured. This area actually represents the reaction of the immune system to the allergen,. Wheals (area of prick) that were greater than 3 millimeters in diameter indicated a positive reaction generated by the immune system. According to the results, the diameter of the wheals was greater when allergen extracts from Bermuda and Bahia grass types were introduced to the forearms of the participants. On the other hand, the diameter of the wheals generated from allergen extracts of Johnson grass was smaller. This suggested that the immune system did not react extensively to the presence of this particular extract and that the level of health damage might not be so severe. These results also suggest that the common health tips for the treatment of allergies may not be as effective as expected, based on the nature of the pollen.
What it means for Allergies
The medical report on varying responses to grass pollen may help medical practitioners in their description of treatment schemes and health tips for patients suffering from seasonal allergies. The information contributed by the report may also decrease the chances of further damage to the respiratory system, especially when the response of the immune system to pollen needs to be immediately addressed using proper treatments. In cases wherein allergic reactions to pollen are not rapidly treated with common and effective health tips, it is possible that the individual will suffer from further damage to his or her health by developing asthma.
It may be possible that in the future, allergic treatments and health tips will be developed on the basis of specific allergens. For example, it might be possible to design treatments for allergies caused by grass pollen and another treatment for immune reactions against tree pollen. The design of specific treatment regimens may also decrease the chances of inflicting extensive damage to the health of the affected individual.
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