Prevent Allergy Related Cold Sores - Cold sores and ulcers both bubbles form as ulcers in and around the mouth, however, cold sores are caused by herpes virus and the different causes that lead up front. While there are many different triggers cold sore include allergies are a common but highly preventable.
How to Prevent Allergy Related Cold Sores
Pay very close attention to first signs and symptoms of cold sore, known as prodromal stage. Before cold sore develops, you will experience burning, itching or tingling sensations around mouth or even nose. When you notice these symptoms, take note of everything you eaten, drank or consumed in 12 to 24 hours proceeding. Over time, you may be able to pinpoint common food allergy triggers and eliminate them to prevent future outbreaks.
Be aware that toothpastes, chewing gum, cough drops and hard candies can often trigger cold sores, as they contain chemicals, such as sodium laurel sulfate, colorants and preservatives that can trigger sores. Consider switching to natural toothpaste and eliminating gum, cough drops and hard candies to help prevent sores before they begin.
Respect current known food allergies, such as lactose intolerance and allergies to nuts and fish. While your major symptoms of allergies may seemingly have nothing to do with your cold sore outbreaks, allergic reactions lower efficiency of immune system and therefore can trigger your cold sores.
Get full allergy work-up if specific allergy causing cold sores is unknown. Because it may be allergy to one specific food with no other signs or symptoms, determining that allergy can be extremely difficult through trial and error process.
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