Saturday, 28 June 2014
Allergy
Allergy is a damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially a particular food, pollen, fur, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.
Mold Allergy
Skin Allergy
Wheat Alergy
Cosmetic Allergy
Symptoms
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, may cause:
Congestion
Itchy, runny nose
Itchy, watery or swollen eyes (conjunctivitis)
Atopic dermatitis, an allergic skin condition also called eczema, may cause:
Itchy skin
Red skin
Flaking or peeling skin
A food allergy may cause:
Tingling mouth
Swelling of the lips, tongue, face or throat
Hives
Anaphylaxis
An insect sting allergy may cause:
A large area of swelling (edema) at the sting site
Itching or hives all over your body
Cough, chest tightness, wheezing or shortness of breath
Anaphylaxis
A drug allergy may cause:
Hives
Itchy skin
Rash
Facial swelling
Wheezing
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis
Some types of allergies, including allergies to foods and insect stings, have the potential to trigger a severe reaction known as anaphylaxis. A life-threatening medical emergency, this reaction can cause you to go into shock. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include:
Loss of consciousness
Lightheadedness
Severe shortness of breath
A rapid, weak pulse
Skin rash
Nausea and vomiting
Swelling airways, which can block breathing
Types of Allergies
Allergies exist in many different forms. Find out more about the allergy you suffer from:
Cockroach Allergy
Drug Allergies
Dust Allergy
Eye Allergies
Food Allergies (nuts,fish,soy,egg,wheat,casein,sulfite,red meat,shellfish etc)
Insect Sting Allergies
Latex Allergy
Mold Allergy
Pet Allergies
Rhinitis
Sinusitis
Skin Allergies
Seasonal Allergies (spring,summer,fall,winter)
Pollen Allergy
Sun reaction
Cosmetic Allergy
Chemical Allergy
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