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Allergies

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Allergies are hypersensitivity reactions of the immune system to specific substances called allergens (such as pollen, stings, drugs, or food) that, in most people, result in no symptoms. Sneezing, difficulty breathing, cramps, and vomiting all are allergy symptoms. Learn the types of allergies, specific allergy symptoms, and emergency warning signs.
Symptoms
Allergy symptoms can be categorized as mild, moderate, or severe.
Mild Allergic Reactions
Moderate Allergic Reactions
Severe Allergic Reaction
Mild allergic reactions may cause the following:
Coughing, sneezing, and nasal congestion
Fever
Hives, or raised swellings on the skin that itch
Itching
Joint pain or muscle aches
Redness of the skin or a rash
Swelling of the tongue, eyelids, or face

Diagnosis of an allergic reaction begins with a medical history and physical examination In skin testing, small amounts of the suspected substance can be injected under the skin. If a person is allergic to the substance, a skin reaction usually occurs.

Moderate Allergic Reactions
Moderate reactions can include symptoms that spread to other parts of the body,
?Itchiness
?Difficulty in breathing
Severe Allergic Reaction
It may begin with sudden itching of the eyes or face and within minute's progress to more serious symptoms,
?Varying degrees of swellings that can make breathing and swallowing difficult
?Abdominal pain
Treatment & Care
Treatment for food allergies are complex. There is no real solution; the best way to avoid an allergic reaction to certain food is to avoid the food. Reading food labels will help with avoiding certain food groups.
Only a qualified physician can accurately diagnose a latex allergy and advise you on ways to prevent and treat the sensitivity. Those at particular risk of suffering from a latex allergy include those who wear latex gloves (health care workers, janitors, cafeteria workers, etc.), as well as those who have other allergies.
Using nature-based products can be a very useful way to handle mild allergies and a useful adjunct for more significant allergies, and there are many types of treatments you can safely try," says Mary Hardy, MD, director of integrative medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.