2. Allergy occurs when a person's
immune system reacts to
substances in the environment
that are harmless for most
people.
These substances are known as allergens and are
found in house dust mites, pets, pollen, insects,
moulds, foods and some medicines.
3. Allergies are among the most
common chronic conditions
worldwide.
Allergy symptoms range from
making you miserable to
putting you at risk for life-
threatening reactions.
6. once you develop
an allergy, you could
have a reaction within a
few minutes of coming
into contact with it. Or it
might take a day or
two.
Skin Allergies
7. Dust Allergies
People who have dust allergies are
familiar with sneezing—but
sneezing isn’t the only
uncomfortable symptom.
8. Insect Sting
Allergy
Stings from five insects -
honeybees, hornets, wasps,
yellow jackets and fire ants - are
known to cause allergic reactions
to the venom injected into the
skin
9. Pet allergies
can contribute to constant allergy
symptoms, such as causing your
eyes to water, or causing you to
start sneezing.
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10. Drug Allergies
If you develop a rash, hives or
difficulty breathing after taking
certain medications, you may have
a drug allergy.
True allergies to drugs (medicines) occur in only a small
number of people.
11. Pollen allergy
Pollen is one of the most common
triggers of seasonal allergies.
Many people know pollen allergy
as “seasonal allergic rhinitis.”
12. Latex Allergy
Allergic reactions to latex may be
serious and can very rarely be
fatal. If you have latex allergy
you should limit or avoid future
exposure to latex products.
13. Mold Allergy
Molds live everywhere—on logs
and on fallen leaves, and in moist
places like bathrooms and
kitchens.
