Allergies
An allergy is the immune system's response to a normally harmless substance (allergen).
For most of us, allergens like pollen, dust mites or certain foods cause no problems. However, if you are allergic, your body will identify the drug as a threat. This creates a range of allergy symptoms from mild itching to more severe anaphylaxis, which can be fatal without treatment.
The first step in dealing with an allergy is to find the cause - and this is something a doctor's appointment can help you with.
Allergies
Allergy
Allergy is one of the most common symptoms we at Kry help patients with, and you can get quick help today.
Asthma
Asthma is usually not a dangerous disease, but it should be taken seriously. At Kry you can get advice and treatment about asthma.
Pollen allergy
Pollen allergy can be troublesome, but fortunately there are tips and aids that can alleviate the symptoms.
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Allergies are caused by the body’s immune system reacting to a certain substance that's usually harmless to most people.
Although it’s not clear why this happens, most people with an allergy will have some family history of related conditions, like eczema or asthma. Data shows that the number of people with allergies is increasing every year.
An allergy occurs when a trigger substance (allergen) like dust or pollen comes into contact with the affected person, either by inhaling, swallowing or touching. The immune system will then over react and produce antibodies that attack the allergen.
Allergic symptoms like wheezing, itching and a runny nose are caused by the histamine and other chemicals that get released into the blood.
There are hundreds of possible allergies, with some more well known than others. All allergies can make you feel unwell, either by triggering unpleasant symptoms or a more severe reaction. Hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and food allergies are some of the most common, affects around one million Norwegians.
A cough from an allergy like hay fever, can be quite uncomfortable and make your throat feel scratchy and itchy. To help relieve your cough, you can try a cough medicine or decongestant – and a pharmacist can recommend one if you’re not sure.
Antihistamines can also help reduce inflammation in your throat. Home remedies like inhaling steam or a hot drink with honey can be helpful for allergy related coughs too.