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What are the Symptoms of Allergy?

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Symptoms of allergy often depend on the route of exposure to the allergen.

Symptoms of allergy have a pattern. Pollen allergies appear at the same time every year. Pet allergies happen when one is around a certain animal, or in many cases, just enter a building where the animal lives. Dust allergies crop up while cleaning the house, shaking out rugs or on entering a very dusty building.

Symptoms of allergy arising from air-borne allergens like pollen, dust etc. include -

Allergic rhinitis- A cold that never seems to go away. A running nose, congestion, or coughing that occurs pretty much constantly and lasts for more than 10 days can point to allergies.

Wheezing or frequent coughing could indicate a serious allergy or asthma.

Eyes are persistently red and itchy.

Symptoms of allergy due to foods or medicines include -

Abdominal pain
Bloating
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Skin hives
Itchy skin

Rarely, allergies can set in a severe reaction called anaphylaxis, which is life-threatening. In an anaphylactic reaction, the body launches an emergency state of allergic reaction, flooding all systems with histamine and other chemicals. Capillaries and blood vessels expand (which explains the sensation of flushing and the dangerous drop in blood pressure, often described as feeling faint or going into shock), the bronchial tubes constrict (causing wheezing or difficulty in breathing) and sometimes the tissues of the throat and mouth swell, a dangerous symptom that can cause suffocation, coma and even death.
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Posted by:  jamesmathew389(Guest)  Posted on: 04/08/2013
The allergies can be different as the causes for it appears to be different but if not treated properly may causes serious problem on body. 24 Hour Emergency Room Houston



Posted by:  crystal79(Guest)  Posted on: 08/19/2012
I just noticed faint white sploches on my legs and upper thighs look like polka dots,dime size and some smaller.Some of them have tiny red pimple like spots in center. when i rub my legs they disapear for a second and then slowly reappear.I am someone that my feet will turn purple easy and i have sensitve skin as iam getting older i'am 32 years old female.Have been spending more time outside could it be an allergy.



Posted by:  ashokmay1956(Guest)  Posted on: 02/23/2012
I am Suffering from skin allergy since last years leo citrazine tablet give relief for 3 days kindly suggest remedy



Posted by:  Hashim21  Posted on: 12/25/2011
One year ago i have developed hair dye allergy which troubles me as asthama attack, reddish eyes etc. So i changed another dye which gives me very mild asthama but more skin itching on scalp etc.. I am in contact with doctors. Advise me more !!



Posted by:  shaam  Posted on: 02/24/2011
i have elergy for eyes and nose only during summer my eyes and nose sweling so since last 7 months i am sufferin with breathing when i eat foot i feel hard breathing ,also when i sleep i feel hard breathing, also when the atmosphere is hot i feel hard breathing so what should i do without side effect


Posted by:  leenaRay  Posted on: 03/15/2011
I am allergic to dust n specially when i wake up after an hour my nose starts to run n i feel like its flu n i sneeze alot n it happen quite often




Posted by:  surindera(Guest)  Posted on: 03/03/2009
My son of age 12,gets swelling on face&around eyes.All blood and urine tests are normal. Antallergic med are going on since 2 months. how much time it will take to fully cure? what about the side affects and any other treatment without side affects.



Posted by:  sapnamalik83  Posted on: 08/16/2008
i m sufferin wid cough which occurs between october to feb,gone fr the test n it came allergy frm pollens, dust and mites n also takin oral vaccine fr the same bt still no effect. Plz suggest wt shld i do to get rid f this cough.


Posted by:  CAMRI  Posted on: 01/27/2012
i want more symptoms to clarify ur problem. so let me know via mail




Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 01/21/2008
I am suffering with hypersensitivness regular cold with change of whether


Posted by:  smakaleem  Posted on: 07/13/2009
use cetrizine tab and dexamethasone tab it work for u




Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 09/10/2007
i am suffering with urticaria since last 3 years .iam taking levocetrizine tabs. regularly .but i got no relief yet.what should i do



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 04/14/2007
I have allergy problem still swelling on back of neck after lot of treatment Kindly advise medicine




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