Insect sting can cause allergic response which results in pain, itching, redness and swelling. Furthermore, people allergic to stinging venom can cause more serious reaction i.e. anaphylaxis (Bernstein et al., 2011; Department of Health, 2016).
Prevalence and diagnosis of occupational allergy and its therapeutic considerations
Occupational allergy is an allergic reaction caused when exposed to allergenic substance found at work place. This can be both indoor or outdoor. It is an important public health issue due to its high prevalence and socio-economic burden.
Prevelance and diagnostics of Urticaria and its therapeutic considerations
Urticaria is a heterogeneous skin disorder, which is characterized by development of wheals on the skin followed by Angioedema.
Prevalence and diagnostics of food allergy and therapeutic considerations
Food allergy is an allergic reaction which is instigated with consumption of food which contains certain proteins, which can overreact with the immune system.
Prevalence of asthma and its therapeutic considerations
Asthma is an anti-inflammatory chronic disease which affects the lungs. It mainly affects the airway linings which swells and the muscles encircling the airway tightening causes the airway narrow.
Prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis and its therapeutic considerations
When the ocular surface is exposed to allergen, it results in the inflammation of conjunctiva (inside of eyelid covering the eyeball) and cornea leading to allergic conjunctivitis also known as pink eyes. The prevalence of the allergic conjunctivitis is found more in summer and spring (Høvding, 2008).
Prevalence allergic rhinitis and its diagnosis with therapeutic considerations
Allergic rhinitis is a group of symptoms leading to nasal congestion, itching and inflammation. The symptoms occur when the subject is allergic to dust, mite, pollen (Seidman et al., 2015).