subject: Asian Flushing: A Common Allergy These Days [print this page] This Asian Flushing is very common among folks these days, mostly among youngsters. People go to disc, bars, pubs clubs, etc for social get-together, to enjoy and relax and such get together undeniably have alcohol as essential beverage. Other than this, alcohol is very common in official meetings as well. Couples going for date usually order alcohol to raise a toast and as a part of celebration. But, in such gatherings, it becomes very hard to enjoy completely, for those who suffers with Asian flushing.
Asian Flushing is a kind of allergy which occur mostly on face and neck area. Symptoms of such allergy includes redness on face and neck, rapid beating of heart, headache, running, nose, drowsiness, nausea, High pressure on head, congestion, etc. Prime reason behind such an allergy is the deficiency of an in active enzyme called ALDH2 or Aldehyde Dehydrogenase. When alcohol is consumed, it takes about 15 minutes to get absorbed in the blood. After it gets absorbed, it is metabolised and produce a by-product which again need to be metabolised because of its toxic nature. That by-product namely acetaldehyde cannot be metabolised if ALDH2 is not present in human body and as a results, it starts reacting with the body and produces such allergic outcomes.
To avoid such allergic reaction, some people make use of antacids such as Zentac, pepcid, etc. They consume any of these antacids before consuming alcohol or related beverages, so that it get completely metabolised after consumption and it wont result into Asian Flushing. Another, prevention for Asian Flushing could be quitting alcohol. But that is not possible for every another person, and so it is suggested to reduce consumption of alcohol.
If while drinking suddenly symptoms of Asian flush shown up, stop taking another sip. Females can hide the affected area with the help of make up. Make up will definitely cover the swell portion on the face. Some experts also suggest for the supplement of glucose. With the supply of glucose and carbohydrates, human body become resistive Asian Flush reactions. Keep your body well hydrated. Sometime excessive amount of exercises also results into Asian Flushing. For the purpose it is recommended that one should not stop doing exercise rather it is needed to hydrate your body with water and other fruits. Eat ample amount of fruits on daily basis, these are the good supplements of glucose and carbohydrates.
There are no particular cure and prevention methods for Asian Flushing. These are natural remedies, which at one place may prove effective for one person while for another, may not produce positive outcomes. This all depends upon human body, weight, gender etc. Hence, if none of these techniques produce positive results, you must consult a doctor, until it is too late. He will better tell you about suitable prevention and cure methods as per you body type.
