Symptoms Of Allergies

Allergy symptoms will depend on your particular allergies and can include respiratory, sinus and nose, skin and digestive system. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe. In severe cases, allergies can trigger a fatal reaction in the body is known as anaphylaxis.

Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, can cause:

Congestion

Itchy nose, runny nose

Itchy, watery eyes, or swelling (conjunctivitis)

Atopic dermatitis, skin disease called allergic dermatitis, may cause:

Itchy skin

Red skin

Flaking or peeling of the skin

A food allergy can cause:

Tingling mouth

Lips, tongue, face or throat

Hives

Anaphylaxis

An allergy to insect stings can cause:

A large area of ​​swelling (edema) at the site of injection

Itching or hives all over my body

Coughing, chest tightness, wheezing or shortness of breath

Anaphylaxis

Allergy to the drug can cause:

Hives

Itching skin

Rash

Swelling of the face

Whistle

Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis

Some allergies, including allergies to foods and insect bites, you can trigger a severe reaction known as anaphylaxis. Life-threatening, can cause this reaction to go into shock. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis are:

Coma

Dizziness

Severe shortness of breath

A rapid and weak pulse

Rash

Nausea and vomiting

Swelling Airways, which can block breathing

When to see a doctor

You can see a doctor if you have symptoms you think are caused by allergies, especially if you notice anything around you that seem to trigger your allergies. If you have symptoms after the start of a new drug, call the doctor who prescribed immediately.

For a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), call 911 or your local emergency number or have an emergency medical attention. If you have an epinephrine auto-injector (such as EpiPen, EpiPen Jr or Twinject), give yourself a shot on. Even if the symptoms improve after an emergency injection of epinephrine, a visit to the emergency room is always a need to ensure that symptoms do not return when the blurring effect of the injection.

If you have had a severe allergy attack, or all the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis in the past, make an appointment to see your doctor. Management of the evaluation, diagnosis and long-term anaphylaxis is complicated, so you'll probably need to see a doctor who specializes in allergy and immunology.