Allergies are becoming very common these days. A recent study conducted in the US indicated that more than half (54.3%) of the US population is sensitive to one or more common allergies, placing them at increased risk for the development of asthma, hay fever, and eczema. This ratio is not expected to be any different elsewhere.
The highest prevalence rates were for dust mite, rye, ragweed, and cockroach, with about 25 percent of the population testing positive to each allergen. Roughly 18 percent reacted to Bermuda grass, 17 percent to cat, 15 percent to Russian thistle, and 13 percent to white oak and mold. Peanut allergy was the least common, with 8.9 percent of subjects having a positive skin test response.
Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/
With increased usage of the Internet, many new types of allergies must be spreading. It is a strong recommendation to conduct a research on this.
The Common Cold from an Allergy
[Know How|How to Tell...]
To tell whether you have a cold or just allergies, simply blow your nose. "If the discharge is runny and clear, chances are it's allergies," says Dean Mitchell, an allergist in New York City. "If it's yellowish or green, you've most likely caught a cold." Both colds and allergies give you a sore throat, a dull headache, and an overall crummy feeling, according to Mitchell, but itchy eyes, hives, and wheezing go along with allergies, whereas body aches and swollen glands are signs of a cold. "A cold will last 7 to 10 days," says Russell Roby, allergist in Austin, Texas. "If your symptoms stick around for two to three weeks, you're either allergic or have come down with something else, like the flu or an infection." The good news is that you no longer have to be poked with dozens of needles to be tested for allergies. "Now we can do an immunocap blood test," Mitchell says--one prick and your doctor can determine exactly what you are allergic to. "It's one-stop shopping."
^ Computer use in general is a proven cause of many allergies and still almost all people use the Internet on a computer.
In addition, the increased use of Internet can create certain psychological, health and social problems and it is often linked with some sort of allergies. There must be a research in this area.
i was wondering about that the other day..i see alot of babies nowdays being born with allergies problems! Like i dont remember this happening that much in pakistan.. Why is it so common in north america? what causes it?
There are a lot of factors that can cause allergies, ranging from DNA to fears and thoughts. If you can share some information about the Internet being a reason for allergies, please share it.