When on suffers from one allergy one generally suffers from more, and when one suffers from allergies on often also suffers from asthma. Ask anyone who suffers from hayfever and they will tell you that this is true.
In order to understand exactly what an allergy is, one needs to understand what happens. An allergy means that your body has an allergic response, which happens when your immune system identifies what is generally a harmless substance as an invader and reacts to it.
When this happens, the body releases antibodies to fight the invader, and these chemicals cause the allergic symptoms that we know such as a runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing etc. In some individuals these same chemicals can affect the lungs and respiratory system, leading to an asthma attack.
Water, Asthma & Allergies
What has water got to do with allergies? The short answer is “a lot!†Whereas most people, including doctors, focus on airborne allergens as being the culprit, not much attention is paid to another possible culprit and that is ordinary tap water.
Various studies undertaken across the globe have found that our drinking water may be the cause of our allergies. Chlorine is a common chemical that is added to water to kill bacteria and make it safe for us to drink. Unfortunately the same chlorine that is added to our drinking water to make is “safe†may be the thing that is causing allergies and making asthma, especially in children, worse.
Chlorine is not only found in our drinking water though; it is also often used in swimming pools, and studies have shown that when the fumes from the chlorine used in pools and even the fumes inhaled from showering in water that has been treated with chlorine, can trigger an asthma attack or an allergic reaction.
Chlorine in our water sanitises it, but that water in our bodies is then released in the form of sweat, which then vaporises. The gases that the chlorine produces when it sanitises the bacteria in our sweat and urine can cause a bad reaction in those who are sensitive, as can the gases that build up in an enclosed shower stall.
Fluoride is also used in the drinking water in many countries, and it too can compromise the health of individuals who have allergies or asthma. Scientists conducted tests many decades ago and have many documented cases of both children and adults who have suffered severe allergic reactions to fluoride. The Annals of Allergy published a study way back in 1967, in which infants, children, and adults showed allergic reactions when exposed to fluoride-treated tap water.
In order to ensure that your drinking water does not contain either fluoride or chlorine that could cause an allergic reaction, it is prudent to filter your drinking water before it gets to your glass. This can be achieved by either buying a reverse osmosis water filtration system so that all the water in your house is filtered, or by investing in a water cooler for your drinking water. Both options offer a filter which will remove all chlorine and fluoride in the water, as well as any other toxins of which you may not be aware.
Dehydration also plays a significant role in both asthma and allergies, and it is possible that the lack of water vapour in the lungs may be the culprit. When we do not drink water as regularly as we should, there is insufficient water vapour in our lungs and this cause the airways to constrict and the lungs to produce mucous, which are the two factors that cause an asthma attack. It is therefore recommended that those who suffer from allergies or asthma drink at least 10 glasses of water daily.
Drinking water is the one thing that every single human needs to do, as much per day as they individually need, and drinking water that is pure is best. Investing in a water filter system or an office water cooler that filters out any toxins in your drinking water will therefore not only benefit those with allergies but also everyone else in the family.
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