{"id":2023,"date":"2024-12-05T05:41:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T05:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suburban-blog.abymtech.com\/?p=2023"},"modified":"2026-08-28T14:38:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:38:27","slug":"winter-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suburbandiagnostics.com\/blog\/winter-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Health Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2031\" src=\"https:\/\/suburbandiagnostics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Womens-Health-Concerns-300x180.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1548\" height=\"223\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Allergies are an overreaction of the body\u2019s immune system to specific substances (normally present in the environment) that it identifies as harmful. This overreaction of the body\u2019s immune system is known as an allergic reaction and the substances that cause it are called allergens.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">During the winter when one tends to spend more time inside, you may notice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suburbandiagnostics.com\/health-library\/allergy\">allergy symptoms<\/a> increase, especially if you are allergic to common indoor allergens:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li>Dust mites<\/li>\n<li>Mold<\/li>\n<li>Animal dander\/saliva<\/li>\n<li>Cockroaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suburbandiagnostics.com\/blog\/winter-allergies\/#Allergy_symptoms_can_be\" >Allergy symptoms can be:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suburbandiagnostics.com\/blog\/winter-allergies\/#_How_do_you_differentiate_it_from_a_coldflu\" >\u00a0How do you differentiate it from a cold\/flu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suburbandiagnostics.com\/blog\/winter-allergies\/#_The_things_that_you_are_allergic_to_really_add_up\" >\u00a0The things that you are allergic to, really add up!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suburbandiagnostics.com\/blog\/winter-allergies\/#_Allergic_March\" >\u00a0Allergic March<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suburbandiagnostics.com\/blog\/winter-allergies\/#_Should_you_do_an_allergy_test\" >\u00a0Should you do an allergy test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suburbandiagnostics.com\/blog\/winter-allergies\/#Why_should_you_prefer_a_blood_test_for_allergies_ImmunoCAP_over_the_skin_prick_test\" >Why should you prefer a blood test for allergies (ImmunoCAP) over the skin prick test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suburbandiagnostics.com\/blog\/winter-allergies\/#Why_isnt_medical_history_sufficient\" >Why isn\u2019t medical history sufficient?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allergy_symptoms_can_be\"><\/span><strong>Allergy symptoms can be:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li><b><strong>Mild<\/strong><\/b>&#8211; rash, itching, watery eyes, congestion<\/li>\n<li><b><strong>Moderate<\/strong><\/b>&#8211; itchiness, difficulty in breathing<\/li>\n<li><b><strong>Severe<\/strong><\/b>&#8211; varying degrees of swellings that can make breathing and swallowing difficult, abdominal pain, cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea, mental confusion or dizziness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Severe allergies may result in life-threatening reactions called anaphylaxis \u2013 which if untreated can lead to death.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_How_do_you_differentiate_it_from_a_coldflu\"><\/span><b>\u00a0How do you differentiate it from a cold\/flu?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">A cold usually doesn&#8217;t last for more than 10 days. Allergies can linger for weeks or even months. Also, colds and flu sometimes have a fever and aches and pains, which don\u2019t usually happen with allergies.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_The_things_that_you_are_allergic_to_really_add_up\"><\/span>\u00a0<b>The things that you are allergic to, really add up!<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are allergic to dust mites, that might not be the only reason you are sneezing, and if you have asthma that might not be the only reason you are wheezing. It may be because you are sensitive to <b>more than one allergen.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Allergic_March\"><\/span><b>\u00a0Allergic March<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Allergies often begin early in life, first expressing themselves as eczema in young children. The progression from eczema to later developing food allergies, allergic rhinitis and asthma is called the \u2018Allergic March\u2019.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Should_you_do_an_allergy_test\"><\/span>\u00a0<b>Should you do an allergy test?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">All patients with recurrent or persistent \u201callergy-like\u201d symptoms should get tested. Correctly identifying the allergen can help:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li>Reduce exposure<\/li>\n<li>Reduce inflammation<\/li>\n<li>Reduce symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the need for medication<\/li>\n<li>Improve the patient\u2019s quality-of-life<\/li>\n<li>Help the patient receive allergy specific treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_prefer_a_blood_test_for_allergies_ImmunoCAP_over_the_skin_prick_test\"><\/span><b>Why should you prefer a blood test for allergies (ImmunoCAP) over the skin prick test?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Blood test for allergies (ImmunoCAP)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Skin prick test<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The blood sample can be collected anywhere, even at home.<\/td>\n<td>Can be done only in a doctor\u2019s clinic or hospital.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The blood tests provide results with little to no risk \u2013 hence it is a safer option for those who are at higher risk for a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction, as well as for those with unstable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suburbandiagnostics.com\/health-library\/heart-diseases\">heart disease<\/a> or asthma.<\/td>\n<td>A skin prick test for allergies provides quick results but is more risky as compared to a blood test. Though rare, it\u2019s possible to have a serious reaction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Blood tests are preferred in those with extensive skin rashes or eczema.<\/td>\n<td>Skin testing may be difficult or not be possible for those with extensive skin rash or eczema.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No need to stop anti histamine medication prior to testing.<\/td>\n<td>Prior to taking a skin prick test, you will have to stop all antihistamine medications for a few days.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Can be done at any time.<\/td>\n<td>Ideally done 4-6 weeks after an acute allergic reaction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_isnt_medical_history_sufficient\"><\/span><b>Why isn\u2019t medical history sufficient?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li>Up to 50% of the population may suffer from \u2018allergy-like\u2019 symptoms, but about 1 in 4 suffer from an actual IgE-mediated allergy.<\/li>\n<li>80% of allergic patients have more than one allergen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Phadiatop Allergy Test: <\/b>is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suburbandiagnostics.com\/healthcare\/book-a-blood-test\">blood test<\/a> designed to detect the presence of antibodies to common inhalant allergens \u2013 it acts as an objective and reliable first step when testing for allergy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Know your allergies and be careful with them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make your health a priority!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allergies are an overreaction of the body\u2019s immune system to specific substances (normally present in the environment) that it identifies as harmful. 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