Healthy Living and Fitness

Illness Care: Allergies and Processes

Allergy provoking substances

The most common allergy provoking substances (allergens) are:

• pollen from weeds, grass, flowers and trees
• mould spores
• dust mite particles
• animal skin, fur, saliva and dander (dead skin flakes)
• medications (e.g. penicillin)
• stinging insects
• foods (e.g. peanuts, milk)

Allergic people have very sensitive mucous membranes, which can be irritated by lots of different substances including smoke, pollution, cooking smells, perfume and strong odours.

 

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