Symptoms And Precautions from Throat Allergy

Meaning of allergy :-

It is a chronic condition involving an abnormal reaction to an ordinarily harmless substance called allergen. If you have allergy, your immune system views the allergen as an invader & a chain is initiated. And one type of allergy is throat allergy about which we will discuss in this blog about what is throat allergy, precaution, prevention, symptoms.

What is throat allergy?

The main cause of sore throat allergy is the postnasal drip. It’s the result of exposure to an allergen and occurs when congestion in the nose & sinuses drain down to the throat. This causes tickling or scratchy pain.

Common Allergen Include:-

• Grass or tree pollen

• Pet and animal dander

• Mold spores

• Dust mites

Causes of throat allergy :-

Common causes are due to viral infections & bacterial infections.

• Viral Infection - Viral illnesses that cause a sore throat include:-

• Common cold

• Flu (influenza)

• Mono (Mononucleosis)

• Measles

• Chickenpox

• Corona virus disease (COVID 19)

• Croup – a common childhood illness characterized by a harsh, braking cough.

Bacterial Infection:-

Bacterial infections can also cause the sore throat. The most common is Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus) which causes strep throat.

Other Causes:-

Allergies: Allergies to pet dander, molds, dust and pollen can cause sore throat. The problem may be complicated by postnasal drip, which can irritate and inflame the throat.

Dryness: Dry indoor air can make your throat feel rough and scratchy. Breathing through your mouth often because of chronic nasal congestion can also cause a dry, sore throat.

Irritants: outdoor and indoor air pollution such as tobacco, smoke or chemicals can cause a chronic sore throat. Chewing tobacco, drinking alcohol and eating spicy foods also can irritate your throat.

Muscle strain: you can strain the muscles in your throat by yelling, talking loudly or talking for long periods without rest.

Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GRED): GRED is the digestive system disorder in which stomach acids back up in the food pipes (esophagus).

Symptoms and signs are:-

• Pain or a scratchy sensation in the throat.

• Pain that worsens with swallowing or talking.

• Difficulty swallowing.

• Sore, swollen glands in your neck or jaw.

• Swollen, red tonsils.

• White patches or pus on your tonsils.

• A hoarse or muffled voice.

• Difficulty in breathing.

• Swelling in your neck or face.

Other Symptoms and signs are :-

• Fever

• Cough

• Itching

• Runny nose

• Sneezing

• Body aches

• Headache

• Nausea or vomiting

Precautions:-

The best way to prevent the sore throat is to avoid the germs that cause them & practice good hygiene. Some prevention tips are:-

• Wash your hands: We should wash our hands thoroughly and frequently, especially after using toilet, before eating and after sneezing or coughing.

• Avoid Sharing: we should avoid sharing food, drinking glasses and utensils.

• Cough or sneeze: We should have habit of cough or sneeze into a tissue and throw it away. When necessary, sneeze into your elbow.

• Use alcohol based hand sanitizers: We should wash our hands with soap or alcohol based hand sanitizer and water.

• Avoid touching: public phones or drinking fountains with your mouth.

• Regularly clean: telephones, TV remotes and computer keyboards with sanitizing cleanser. When you travel, clean remotes, phone in your hotel room before using it.

• Avoid close contact: with people who are sick.

• Keep the windows closed and stay indoors during pollen season to reduce the allergen exposure.

• Use dust-proof covers on furniture and bedding to reduce exposure to dust mites.

• Use a dehumidifier and cleaning the bathroom and kitchen frequently to reduce mold spores.

• Wash your hands thoroughly after petting dogs and cats to reduce exposure to pet dander and also wash your pets frequently to reduce dander buildup.

Above I have listed both symptoms and precautions one should take in his/her daily life to prevent from throat allergy. And if someone found in him or her with same symptoms then you can contact us and consult what to do or not visit www.entforall.com