Infectious and Allergic Home Remedy

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What is an infectious disease?

Foodieaty - Infectious diseases are diseases caused by harmful organisms (pathogens) that enter your body from outside. Pathogens that cause infectious diseases are viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and, rarely, prions. You can get infectious diseases from other people, insect bites, and contaminated food, water, or soil.

What are the types of infectious diseases?

Infectious diseases can be viral, bacterial, parasitic, or fungal infections. There is also a group of rare diseases known as infectious spongiform encephalopathies (TSE).

Viral infection. A virus is a piece of information (DNA or RNA) inside a protective shell (capsid). Viruses are much smaller than your cells and cannot reproduce on their own. They enter your cells and use your cell's machinery to make copies of themselves.

Bacterial infection. Bacteria are single-celled organisms with instructions written on a tiny piece of DNA. Bacteria are all around us, inside our bodies and skin. Many bacteria are harmless or even beneficial, but certain bacteria release toxins that can make you sick.

Fungal infection. Like bacteria, there are many different fungi. They live in your body. You can get sick when your yeast overgrows or when harmful yeast enters your body through your mouth or nose or breaks in your skin.

Parasitic infection. Parasites use the bodies of other organisms to live and reproduce. Parasites include helminths (worms) and some single-celled organisms (protozoa).

Infectious spongiform encephalopathy (TSEs/prion disease). TSE is caused by prions - damaged proteins that cause other proteins in your body, usually in the brain, to become damaged too. Your body can't use these proteins or get rid of them, so they build up and make you sick. Prions are the cause of very rare infectious diseases.

What are common infectious diseases?

Infectious diseases are common around the world, but some are more common than others. For example, each year in the United States, 1 out of every 5 people is infected with the influenza virus, but fewer than 300 people are diagnosed with prion disease.

Some of the most common infectious diseases are listed here by type.

Common infectious diseases caused by viruses:

• Common cold
• Hepatitis.
• Flu (influenza).
• Stomach flu (gastroenteritis).
• Respiratory synchronization virus (RSV).
• COVID-19.

Common infectious diseases caused by bacteria:

• Tuberculosis.
• Salmonella.
• Sore throat.
• E. coli.
• Clostridioides difficile (C. diff).
• Whooping cough (pertussis).
• Urinary tract infection (UTI).
• Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Common infectious diseases caused by fungi:

• Ringworm (like athlete's foot).
• Fungal nail infection.
• Vaginal candidiasis (vaginal yeast infection).
• Thrush.

Common infectious diseases caused by parasites:

• Toxoplasmosis.
• Giardiasis.
• Hookworm.
• Pinworms.

Who is most at risk of contracting an infectious disease?

Anyone can get an infectious disease. You may be at higher risk if your immune system is weakened or if you have traveled to an area with certain infectious diseases.

People who are at higher risk of developing infectious diseases include:

• Those with suppressed or compromised immune systems, such as those receiving cancer treatment, living with HIV or taking certain medications.
• Young children, pregnant people, and adults over 60 years.
• Those who are not vaccinated against common infectious diseases.
• Health workers.
• People are traveling to areas where they may be exposed to mosquitoes that carry pathogens such as malaria, dengue, and Zika.

What are the symptoms of an infectious disease?

Symptoms of infectious diseases depend on the type of disease. Fungal infections usually cause local symptoms, such as a rash and itching. Viral and bacterial infections can have symptoms in many parts of your body, such as:

• Chills.
• Fever.
• Cough.
• Blockage.
• Fatigue.
• Muscle aches and headaches.
• Gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting).

It is important to see a doctor if you have chronic (ongoing) symptoms or symptoms that get worse over time.

What causes infectious diseases?

Infectious diseases are caused by various agents that attack your body from the outside. This includes:

• Virus.
• Bacteria.
• Mold.
• Parasite.
• Prions.

You may experience symptoms when invading organisms damage or destroy your cells and your immune system responds to an infection.

How do infectious diseases spread?

Depending on the type of infection, infectious diseases can be spread in many ways. Luckily, in most cases, there are simple ways to prevent infection.

Your mouth, nose, and cuts on your skin are common places for pathogens to enter your body. The disease can spread:

• From person to person when you cough or sneeze. In some cases, droplets from coughs or sneezes can remain in the air.
• From close contact with other people, such as kissing or oral, anal, or vaginal sex.
• By sharing utensils or cups with others.
• On surfaces such as doorknobs, telephones, and desks.
• Through contact with the feces of a person or animal with an infectious disease.
• Through bugs (mosquitoes or ticks) or animal bites.
• From contaminated or improperly prepared food or water.
• From working with contaminated soil or sand (such as gardening).
• From pregnant to fetus.
• From blood transfusions, organ/tissue transplants, or other medical procedures.

How are infectious diseases treated?

Treatment depends on what's causing the infection. Sometimes your healthcare provider will recommend monitoring your symptoms instead of taking medication.

• Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics. The right antibiotic depends on which bacteria is causing the infection.
• You can treat most viral infections with over-the-counter medication for your symptoms until you feel better. If you have the flu, your healthcare provider may prescribe oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu®) in some cases. Certain viral infections have specific medications to treat them, such as antiretroviral therapy for HIV.
• Fungal infections can be treated with antifungal medications. You can take it orally, such as fluconazole (Diflucan®), or apply it to your skin directly where the fungus is, such as clotrimazole (Lotrimin®).
• Parasites can be treated with antiparasitic drugs, such as mebendazole (Emverm®).
• There is no treatment for prion disease.

What is antibiotic resistance?

Antibiotic resistance is when bacteria develop mutations that make it difficult for our drugs to destroy them. This occurs when antibiotics are overused, such as for minor infections that your body can fight on its own.

Antibiotic resistance makes some bacterial infections very difficult to treat and more likely to be life-threatening. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an example of a bacterial infection that has become resistant to antibiotics.

Healthcare providers are working to reduce antibiotic resistance. You can help — and protect yourself — by taking all of your antibiotic medication as prescribed. This helps ensure all bacteria are destroyed and cannot mutate.

What are allergies?

Allergies refer to several conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to normally harmless environmental substances. These illnesses include hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, and anaphylaxis. Symptoms may include red eyes, itchy rash, sneezing, coughing, runny nose, shortness of breath, or swelling.

Signs and symptoms

Many allergens, such as dust or pollen, are airborne particles. In these cases, symptoms appear in areas that come into contact with air, such as the eyes, nose and lungs. For example, allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, irritates the nose, sneezing, itching and redness of the eyes. Inhaled allergens can also cause increased lung mucus production, shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing.

How common are allergies?

Allergies are prevalent. Over 50 million people in the United States have an allergic reaction yearly. They’re the sixth-leading cause of long-term illness in the United States.

What are the most common allergies?

The most common allergies include:

Certain foods

Food allergies develop when your body releases specific antibodies against certain foods. Allergic reactions occur within minutes of eating, and symptoms can be severe. Symptoms may include:

• Itching all over your body (generalized pruritus).
• Itching on only one specific part of your body (localized pruritus).
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Hives.
• Swelling around the mouth, including the throat, tongue or face.

If you have an IgE-mediated food allergy, symptoms may also include anaphylaxis. It can appear as one of the above symptoms or a combination of them. It usually occurs within 30 minutes of ingesting the food you are allergic to.

In adults, the most common food allergies are:

• Milk.
• Egg.
• Wheat.
• Soya bean.
• Nuts.
• tree nuts.
• Shellfish.

In children, the most common food allergies are:

• Milk.
• Egg.
• Wheat.
• Soya bean.
• Nuts
• Ttree nuts.

Inhalants

Inhalant allergies are substances in the air that you inhale (breathe). They include allergens that can affect you all year round (perennial allergens) and seasonal allergens.

Symptoms of an inhalant allergy include:

• Have a cold.
• Nasal congestion.
• Itchy nose.
• Sneeze.
• Itchy eyes.
• Watery eyes.

If you have asthma, inhalant allergies can also trigger or worsen your symptoms, including wheezing and shortness of breath.

Perennial allergens include:

• Pet. Pet allergens include certain proteins in animal dander, skin (hair), urine (pee) and saliva (spit).
• dust mites. Dust mites are small eight-legged spider relatives. They are too small to see with your eyes. They live in the dust and fibres of household objects, such as pillows, mattresses, carpets and upholstery.
• Cockroaches are reddish-brown insects 1.5 to 2 inches long. Protein in faeces (faeces), saliva, eggs, and dead body parts can cause an allergic reaction.
• Print. Mushrooms are minor mushrooms (plural of mushrooms). They have spores that float in the air, like pollen. Common mould allergies include Aspergillus, Cladosporium and Alternaria.

Seasonal allergies, including pollen. Pollen are microspores from trees, grass or weeds that appear as fine dust on surfaces or suspended in the air. Tree pollen generally appears in spring, while weed pollen generally appears in autumn.

Medications

Certain drugs can cause allergic reactions. These medications may be herbal, over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription.

Common medications that cause allergies include:

• Antibiotics.
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• Insulin.
• Chemotherapy drugs.

Symptoms include:

• Rash.
• Nest.
• Itchy.
• Hard to breathe.
• Swelling.

Latex

Latex allergy develops after repeated contact with natural rubber latex.

Common natural rubber latex products include:

• Rubber gloves.
• Balloon.
• Condom.
• Bandage.
• Rubber ball.

The most common reaction to latex is skin irritation (contact dermatitis). This manifests as a rash on areas of skin that have touched the latex. These can develop within minutes of exposure to latex. Other symptoms may include:

• Hives.
• Have a cold.
• Itchy nose.
• Hard to breathe.
• Poisons/stinging insects

Stinging insects can inject poison, which is a poisonous substance. The venom in insect stings can cause an allergic reaction. The most common stinging insects that cause allergic reactions include:

• Bee.
• Fire Ants.
• Bee.
• Wasp.
• Yellow jacket.

Toxic symptoms consistent with anaphylaxis. They may include:

• Hard to breathe.
• Nest.
• Swelling of the face, mouth or throat.
• Wheezing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Rapid pulse.
• Dizzy.
• Blood pressure drop.

How are allergies treated?

Avoiding the allergen is an important treatment approach. However, it often does not completely stop the allergic reaction. Over-the-counter and prescription allergy medications are also solutions for managing your allergies. These may include:

Antihistamine

• Fexofenadine.
• Loratadine.
• Cetirizine

Nasal spray

These medications are very effective and safe to use every day but may take several days to a week to work.

• Fluticasone nasal spray
• Cromolyn sodium.
• Antihistamine nasal spray

decongestant

These drugs should be used with caution when treating allergies because of the higher side effects and concerns associated with long-term use.

• Oxymetazoline.
• Phenylephrine
• Pseudoephedrine

Asthma medicine

• Inhaled or oral bronchodilators.
• Inhaled steroids.
• Oral antileukotrienes, including montelukast, zafirlukast and zileuton.
• Injectable medications, including omalizumab, sarilumab or bevacizumab.

Immunotherapy

Your healthcare provider may recommend immunotherapy (allergy shots) and/or sublingual immunotherapy (allergy drops) if you are unable to manage your allergy symptoms with over-the-counter and prescription medications and avoid allergens.

The provider will expose you to small amounts of the allergen and gradually increase your dose over several months. Gradual exposure creates tolerance to the allergen.

Nasal saline irrigation

A neti pot is an over-the-counter device that pushes a saline (salt) solution through your nasal passages. This helps clear mucus and allergens trapped in your nasal passages.

What is the best treatment for allergies?

Nasal steroid sprays are generally the most effective medications for people with symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Antihistamines block some of the effects of histamine and may offer additional benefits. Immunotherapy helps create tolerance to allergens and can improve many of the symptoms associated with inhalant allergy exposure.

Remember, your body is unique. What over-the-counter or prescription medication worked for one person may not work as well for you.

Talk to a healthcare provider. They can help recommend the best treatment for you. or you can try the following natural recipes for allergies and infections

Natural recipes for infectious and allergic diseases

1). First recipe: Cinnamon

Ingredients

• 1/2 thumb of adult cinnamon
• 3-5 clove seeds
• 3 star anise
• 200-300 ml of water

Instruction

1. Brew all ingredients with hot water
2. then let stand until warm.
3. drink while warm.

or

1. These ingredients can also be boiled directly over low heat, but don't boil. and then
2. drink while warm.

This drink can be consumed once a day, apart from allergies, insyaallah this herb can also overcome body odor,

2). Second Recipe: 

Replace all drinking water with alkaline water or water with a neutral pH. drink as often as possible, when drinking alkaline water add 1 tsp Honey. if you're a Muslim Every time you want to Shalah (pray), drink approximately 300cc of alkaline water + honey.

Apart from that, water can also be added to 1 habbatussauda (black seed) capsule.

3). Third recipe: allergies in babies

First way: smear the baby with castor oil or olive oil or VCO oil. After smearing it with oil, dry the baby in the morning sun.

The second way: improve the quality of breast milk in mothers by consuming more green vegetables and drinking coconut water regularly.

Apart from the two recipes above, to help treat allergies you can consume bee pollen and turmeric. Apart from that, avoid objects or foods that cause allergies.

Source

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2. National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases : https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/index.html
3. Infectious diseases : https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/symptoms-causes/syc-20351173
4. Infectious diseases : https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/infectious-diseases
5. Allergic Disease : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allergy
6. Allergies : https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8610-allergies
7. Resep Sehat JSR (Page 110): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61788329-resep-sehat-jsr