Allergy - Duck Allergy, an Introduction

There are some people who are fond of eating duck meat. Duck meat can be turned into several delectable delicacies and there are a rising number of countries around the world that are somehow turning into consuming such meat. Admit it or not, though duck dishes are not as popular as their chicken, lamb or beef counterparts, many people prefer them because of the somehow good and appetizing aroma and the satisfying aftertaste that comes with it. Chefs and food critics also claim that duck meats are undoubtedly more meaty than chicken, and flavors tend to stick more into duck meat than into any other form of animal meat. Whatever argument you are taking regarding duck meat, you still can not change the fact that ducks meats are becoming popular, be it on exotic or regular menus. Duck allergy There are some setbacks, however, to eating duck meat. Because duck belongs to the family of chicken and turkey, there a number of people who have duck allergy. People with duck allergy may or may not know about the condition until they have eaten duck meat and symptoms of duck allergy begin to manifest. Because people eating duck is relatively and comparatively few in number compared to vegetarians and people consuming pork, beef, lamb and chicken, statistics show that there are only a few recorded and reported cases of duck allergy. There are other people who have duck allergy and also develop allergy to duck eggs. Just like in the case for chicken allergy, some duck allergic people do not exhibit symptoms to duck egg allergy. Symptoms of duck allergy Symptoms of duck allergy are somehow similar to symptoms of chicken allergy. Duck allergy attacks are characterized by asthma attacks, eczema, unusual fatigue, insomnia, depression and chronic disturbance of the gastrointestinal system. Unusual symptoms of duck allergy may also appear like bed-wetting and infections particularly in the bladder and in the ears. Migraine coming along with other symptoms may also be expected. Sinusitis can also observed in people with duck allergy especially during duck allergy attacks. Be aware that the manifestations of duck allergy attacks may occur and show up hours or even about one to days after taking in or eating duck meat. Treating and preventing duck allergy As usual, antihistamines are prescribed to people exhibiting apparent indications or manifestations of duck meat allergy. It is important to note, however, that antihistamines should not be taken without proper prescription as it may lead to over dosage and other serious medical conditions. Antihistamines contain substances and anti-allergic enzymes that can pose adverse and irreversible side effects to people who take inappropriate dosages. People with duck allergy, above all things, should also eliminate duck meat in their daily diet. Duck allergic people should do so immediately if the symptoms of duck allergy are already exhibiting or showing up. Doing so would certainly stop the prevalence or occurrence of such manifestations. To avoid the onset of duck allergy, it is also imperative that people with duck allergy permanently and religiously eliminate duck meat in their diet. The reason behind is very logical and practical, don't you think? Donald Duck is so cute, and you may probably have loved him one time or another during your growing up years. But ducks around can never be always fun, especially when you want to eat them and you have duck allergy. ---------------------------------------- Note: This article may be freely reproduced as long as the AUTHOR'S resource box at the bottom of this article is included and and all links must be Active/Linkable with no syntax changes. ----------------------------------------- Charlene J. Nuble 2006. For answers to All your frequently asked questions about duck allergy, please go to: http://duck-allergy.allergyanswers.net/ or go to: http://allergyanswers.net/ or http://allergyanswers.blogspot.com/ Article Source:http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Charlene_Nuble Allergy - Sinus Congestion - Try the Ancient Neti Lack of oxygen is not conducive to life so of course those who suffer from sinus congestion are desperate for a permanent solution. The most common course of action is to try over-the-counter medications. If those medications are not effective, the next step is usually to see a doctor for a prescription for more powerful drugs. While medications will clear the sinuses, the side effects are sometimes more than the sufferer is willing to endure. Often the side effects include brain fog, sleepiness, and a very dry throat and sinuses. Of course things could get even worse and morph into a sinus infection. If that happens, an even stronger class of drugs and their side effects come into play. Before the problem gets to that stage, there's an alternative that's very effective and doesn't involve drugs or their side effects--the neti pot. The neti pot has literally been around for ages. The term comes from an ancient Indian yoga technique, meaning literally "water cleansing", where the practitioner rinses out the nasal cavity with water using a neti pot. You can make your own saline solution for nasal irrigation by mixing 1/4-teaspoon salt in an 8-ounce glass of warm water and add a pinch (1/4-tsp.) of baking soda. If you don't want to make your own, you can purchase a pre-made solution to put into the neti pot. Once you have the solution in the neti pot: Lower your head over a sink. Turn your head to the side. Keep your nose slightly higher than your mouth. Pour solution from the container into your nostril. Water will drain from your other nostril into the sink. Gently blow your nose. Repeat the same process for other nostril. Remember to breath through your mouth during the process.