When someone says they’re allergic to exercise, the first thing that will come into our mind is that: Is there such thing?
Others reaction is usually to laugh because they thought that no one could be allergic to a little sweat and hard work, could. However, you might be surprised to learn that it’s not only possible, but likely that one in fifteen people will experience within their lifetimes. Even people who have never been before expressed exercise induced anaphylaxis (EIA) can suffer from it unexpectedly.
Since it can manifest without preexisting warning and can lead to a host of other dramatic effects, true exercise induced anaphylaxis is not only dangerous but could potentially be fatal if the warning signs aren’t recognized and treated with the care they deserve.
Exercise induced anaphylaxis (EIA) – as its name implies – EIA occurs as a result of exercise characterized by the formation of chronic hives.
What is the cause?
The cause is unknown. However, many people have another trigger factors that, along with exercise, causes the symptoms. These triggers include various medications, a variety of foods, alcohol, cold weather, and menstruation. Typically, either exercise or the specific trigger alone will not cause symptoms.
But, if the person is exposed to the trigger and exercise, then symptoms of EIA may occur.
How is Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis treated?
Those at risk for exercise induced anaphylaxis should wear an identifying MedicAlert bracelet, which will increase the likelihood that adrenaline will be administered in an emergency and must avoid medication that may worsen the severity of anaphylaxis or complicate its treatment.
Patients who are allergic to foods that are extremely difficult to avoid or when the cause cannot be identified should carry injectable adrenaline and be trained in its use.
Meanwhile, patients in whom exercise is a co-factor are best advised to pre-medicate with antihistamines, to exercise in the morning before eating, to carry injectable adrenaline, to not exercise alone and always carry a mobile telephone with you to be easier for you to ask for help.
See folks, exercise is not always good for one’s health. It can trigger asthma, rhinitis, urticaria and sometimes even anaphylaxis!
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