{"id":9405,"date":"2024-03-22T13:56:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T11:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/kako-razumjeti-prepoznati-i-upravljati-alergijama\/"},"modified":"2024-08-16T12:57:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T10:57:14","slug":"how-to-understand-recognize-and-manage-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/en\/how-to-understand-recognize-and-manage-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to understand, recognize and manage allergies?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that one in four people worldwide has a pollen allergy? One in eight is allergic to ragweed pollen, while in Croatia, 7 to 10% of the population suffers from pollen allergies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone can develop allergies, regardless of age, gender, or social status.<\/strong> They are more common in developed countries, especially among urban populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allergies act like a silent detective in our immune system. When we come into contact with certain substances, the body reacts, causing symptoms.<\/em> But the question is: how?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are Allergies?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Allergies are the result of an overreaction of the immune system to otherwise harmless substances known as allergens.<\/strong> When the body encounters an allergen, the immune system responds by producing antibodies, especially IgE antibodies, which trigger a chain reaction involving the release of histamine and other chemicals. This leads to the typical symptoms of an allergic reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to recognize Allergies?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Itchy skin, sneezing, nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, watery nasal discharge; itching, swelling, tearing, and redness of the eyes; and throat scratching<\/strong> can be signs of an allergic reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Common Types of Allergies Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n