You’re probably happy to return home from a grueling summer trip to those unfamiliar places where you had to endure a runny nose, itching eyes and shortness of breath. Not to mention strange menus in foreign restaurants. Nothing beats the agony of watching others plunge into the blue sea or cruise by on a fast boat as you recline nursing a sore throat and sick tummy.Your body is designed to guard you against harmful substances that can make you sick. Healthy proteins that defend our bodies are called antibodies.

Simple ways to notice allergy

The simplest mild allergy signals include rashes, bloating, skin irritations, swelling and congestion.However, allergy can manifest itself into a severe reaction, called anaphylaxis, and this requires urgent medical attention. If you experience nausea, lightheadedness, and a weak pulse. Any delay in seeking care can result in breathing problems, fainting, and even heart attacks.

Some simple ways to avoid body allergy reactions include

Filter indoor air

This sounds like heavy science formulas, but it’s not. Air filters are readily available from the hardware store and installing special filters on your air-conditioning system, and furnace can remove 95 percent of air particles found in your house.

Treat minor symptoms

Treating minor allergy symptoms at home is easy. Obtain over-the-counter decongestants and antihistamines to counter breathing problems and congestion respectively. They are packaged into tablets, syrups, and nasal sprays.

Toxic plants

Research shows about 70 percent of Americans develop an allergic reaction if they interact with poison sumac, ivy …