life-threatening complications such as difficulty of breathing and multiple organ reactions. This makes it important to know your allergies.

Some people develop allergic reactions to some rather unusual and surprising things – such as underwear, cell phones and sex. Although many are familiar with common allergies like dairy, peanuts, dust mites, seafood and the like, there are still too many who are unaware of their existing allergies. Many develop sinus issues, hives and rashes without realizing that they are experiencing allergy symptoms. Here are some of the lesser-known allergies that you might want to know.

Cell Phone Allergy

If you are worried about cell phones causing brain cancer, worry not as there is not yet any conclusive study about it. But one thing is for sure, heavy users of cell phone can develop skin rashes and allergies. Dubbed as “mobile phone dermatitis,” this condition is due to the reaction of the skin to nickel – a compound commonly found in the exterior parts of cell phones such as menu buttons, casings, trimmings, and headset logos. Although this condition does not lead to severe allergic reaction, it can cause itchy, bumpy rash that can be annoying.

Exercise-induced Allergy

Sometimes people joke about being ‘allergic to exercise’ but in truth, there are people who develop allergic reactions to exercise. Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is a condition that affects thousands of people. For people with this type of allergy, jogging in the park or a badminton match can lead to rashes or wheezing. Usually, these reactions result from eating a specific food before engaging in extreme physical activity. Individuals with these allergies may not have problems eating the said foods, but exercising after eating them can lead to reactions. Exercise increases blood circulation therefore causing the allergen to move faster around the system, which results in allergic reactions. Certain medications (such as painkillers) and weather conditions (such as extreme humidity, heat or cold) can also cause this type of allergy. It should be noted that severe exercise-induced allergy can result in cardiopulmonary arrest.

Clothing Allergy

Some women think that they develop rashes and blisters in their chest area because of tight bras. But it can be a sign of allergic reaction to the materials used in their clothing. Formaldehyde and other allergenic chemicals are commonly used in the textile industry for preserving the clothing. Prolonged contact with these chemicals can lead to allergic reaction.

Intimate Allergies

“Sex allergy” may sound intriguing, but it’s a reality. Some individuals develop allergic reactions to latex in condoms, chemicals
in spermicides and lubricants. Of these allergies, latex allergy is known to cause fatal reactions. If untreated, it can lead to life-threatening anaphylactic latex reactions.

In order to avoid serious consequences of allergies, it is essential to work closely with your doctor to find out your allergies. If you develop slight symptoms of allergies, make sure to have it checked by a health expert.

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• Pregnancy
• Motion sickness
• Vertigo
• Digestive infection
• Certain medication
• Certain foods

The best way to treat nausea is to recognize the underlying cause and treat it. For example, if alcohol is causing the problem, stop drinking.

Treatment

There are, however, a few causes of nausea such as pregnancy that cannot be ‘treated’ or do not have to be treated for that matter. However, the problem can be alleviated by taking the following steps:

1. Take slow and deep breaths
2. Take ginger or vitamin B6 supplements
3. Take over-the-counter medication for nausea. This includes anti-histamines as well
4. Keep yourself well-hydrated with clear liquids such as broths, herbal tea and juices. Avoid fizzy drinks, soft drinks, alcohol, water and milk
5. Consult your doctor if the above mentioned treatment methods are ineffective. If you are pregnant, you should consult your doctor BEFORE you consider following the steps

Tips

• During pregnancy, avoid taking any dietary supplements or medication for nausea unless prescribed by your doctor
• Food poisoning is your body’s natural mechanism to remove bacteria. Within the first 2 hours, vomiting should be natural.  Consult your doctor if food poisoning remains persistent and vomiting continues for more than 2 hours. Uncontrolled vomiting may also cause dehydration due to excessive loss of water.

When to seek medical attention

• Vomiting continues for more than 1 day—if the sufferer is very young, see your doctor after a few hours of vomiting
• Blood is present in the vomit
• Head trauma or infection has caused the vomiting
• The sufferer is lethargic, confused, less alert or is showing other forms of unusual behavioural changes
• If the child is the sufferer and has not urinated for more than 6 hours
• If the person is suffering from a fever of more than 101 F
• If vomiting is accompanied by diarrhoea
• If the person suffers from severe abdominal pain

Learn More

Vomiting when partnered with other symptoms may be a sign of other serious medical emergencies. To learn about the other symptoms and how to manage emergency situations enrol into a first aid course with a credible provider via St Mark James. Learn when to contact EMS and how to recognize dozens of emergency scenarios.

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