Allergies can be stressful and every person around the world is prone to them. But often, people ignore the signs and symptoms of allergy or don’t realize it until they discover a repetition or pattern. So, how does allergy happen? Or what makes you allergic to a particular substance? How crucial is allergy testing?In simple words, when a person’s immune system overreacts to a foreign item (like dust, pollen, dander, etc.) as harmful/hazardous, it responds to it with an allergic reaction. Typically, an allergic reaction only takes a few minutes to develop from being exposed. There are a host of indoor allergies & outdoor allergies that can affect a human body which can be identified through allergy testing. Allergic reactions may vary from mild to severe, so identifying the allergy type is very crucial and should be reported to your doctor.

Sign and Symptoms of Allergies

Allergies exist in different forms & people are usually exposed to different allergic substances. Here are a few allergic reactions you need to be mindful of in the future.

• Nasal allergy manifests in several ways, for example, a runny nose due to dust, mould or pollution.    
• Skin allergies present themselves as itchy rashes or swellings, among others, and one of the reasons can be by ornaments made of substances like metal, gold, or silver coming in contact with your skin.
• Food allergy can make you feel sick due to food intolerance.

While a doctor can help you to diagnose these with the help of allergy tests, we have put down a list of signs & symptoms in allergies that are common.

Nasal allergies might cause:  

• Itchy, runny or blocked nose causing sneezing.
• Breathing difficulties.
• Chest tightness, shortness of breath and cough.
• Itchy, red, watery eyes.

Food allergies might cause:    

• Swelling of throat and mouth.
• Stomach pain, feeling sick, vomiting or diarrhoea.  
• Collapsing and losing consciousness.

Also Read: What Happens If You Eat Mold: Decoding the Potential Health Risks

Skin allergies may cause:    

• Raised, itchy, red rash.  
• Swollen lips, tongue, eyes or face.  
• Blue skin or lips.  
• Dry, red and cracked skin.

Don’t mistake allergy for something trivial. The sooner you identify symptoms, the sooner you can get them treated. If you are suspicious about having an allergy, it’s best to reach out to an expert/physician who can consult you based on the symptoms.  Also Read: Montair Lc UsesFor more information on how you can identify and manage allergies, visit http://bit.ly/allergy_free  SAIN.ALL.20.01.0181aDisclaimer: The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.Links and product recommendations in the information provided here are advertisements of third-party products available on the website. PharmEasy does not make any representation on the accuracy or suitability of such products/services. Advertisements do not influence the editorial decisions or content. The information in this blog is subject to change without notice. The authors and administrators reserve the right to modify, add, or remove content without notification. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer regularly for any changes.