What are symptoms of allergies ?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, if you come in contact with something to which you are allergic, your immune system considers it dangerous and releases a chemical called 'histamine' to counteract it.

The release of histamine can cause a variety of symptoms, including a skin rash, headache, sneezing, runny nose, swelling, nausea and diarrhea. The most severe reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can be life-threatening.

Substances that often cause allergic reactions are:

Pollen

Dust mites

Mold spores

Pet dander

Food

Insect stings

Medicines

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Thursday, March 31 2016


Source: http://acaai.org/allergies/symptoms

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