The most common signs of allergies to dogs and cats, food, mold: check if you have symptoms

2023-05-24T17:24:35.427Z

Highlights: Allergy is a reaction of the body to some allergen. This is how your immune system responds to defend itself against germs and viruses. Sometimes the body confuses and reacts to other foreign particles in the same way as pathogens. This response can cause a variety of symptoms, such as shortness of breath, hives, sneezing, and itching. In the United States alone, more than 50 million adults and children react to pollen, dust, mold, pet dander and other allergens.

Allergy symptoms - what are they

Perhaps you have watery eyes when you clean the house or itchy skin in the evening during dinner? Most likely, these are signs of allergies. There are a lot of people suffering from allergies. In the United States alone, more than 50 million adults and children react to pollen, dust, mold, pet dander, and other allergens.

What is allergy, why do allergic reactions occur

Allergy is a reaction of the body to some allergen. This is how your immune system responds to defend itself against germs and viruses. But sometimes the body confuses and reacts to other foreign particles in the same way as pathogens.

"Most people do not have an immune response to pollen, but a certain percentage of people's immune system perceives it as foreign and dangerous, as a pathogen or infection," says doctor, allergist and immunologist Christina Price.

When the immune system decides that something can harm the body, even if it is wrong, it gives an answer. In trying to protect you, your body accidentally causes damage. This response can cause a variety of symptoms, such as shortness of breath, hives, sneezing, and itching.

Experts told what could be the symptoms of allergy to a variety of allergens.

Symptoms of seasonal allergies

Seasonal allergies, or allergic rhinitis, occur only at certain times of the year (summer, autumn, winter or spring). The most common seasonal allergens are grass pollen, tree pollen, mold and ragweed.

The most common symptoms of seasonal and pollen allergies are:

congestion (fluid in the nose),
Cough
Fatigue
itchy eyes, nose, throat,
runny nose, watery eyes,
constant sneezing

Perennial allergies, unlike seasonal, can occur at any time of the year. The most common perennial allergens are pet hair and dandruff, dust mites, cockroaches, and mold.

Symptoms of allergies to cats and dogs can be:

chest tightness, cough,
watery eyes, reddening or itching,
urticaria on the skin,
pain caused by nasal congestion,
runny nose or stuffy nose,
dyspnea, skin rashes
Sneezing
Wheezing or whistling while breathing.

Symptoms of mold allergy may include:

congestion, fluid in the nose,
Cough
itchy eyes, throat,
runny nose, sneezing,
wheezing or whistling while breathing.

Symptoms of food allergies

The most common food allergens are gluten, egg and milk. Also, allergies can be to shellfish, peanuts, nuts, soy and wheat.

Symptoms of gluten allergy (gluten intolerance) are likely to include abdominal pain, anemia, anxiety, bloating, constipation, depression, diarrhea, severe fatigue, flatulence, headache, joint pain, nausea, nausea, rash, concentration problems, vomiting.

Symptoms of egg allergy are likely to be tightness in the chest, congestion (fluid in the nose), cough, hives, runny nose, shortness of breath, skin inflammation, sneezing, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, wheezing.

Symptoms of allergy to milk and other dairy products are abdominal cramps, colic in infants, cough, diarrhea often with blood, hives, itching around the mouth, lips, runny nose, shortness of breath, swelling in the throat, tingling around the mouth, lips, vomiting, watery eyes, wheezing.

No matter how long the allergy lasts, you need to consult a doctor to minimize its effects.

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Source: tsn