What is Allergy?
An allergy is when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance, called an allergen.
It could be due to
Skin Contact
Eating
Injection
Inhalation
Skin Contact
Eating
Injection
Inhalation
What are the symptoms of allergies?
People respond to allergies in different ways and the symptoms vary depending on the type of allergy
Common allergy symptoms include:
Sneezing
Runny nose
Nasal congestion
Coughing
Itchy or watery eyes
What is Anaphylaxis?
An allergic substance may cause a serious, immediate reaction known as anaphylaxis
This can happen in response to:
Drug
Bees or wasp stings
Foods such as nuts or shellfish
Symptoms of anaphylaxis occur very suddenly and can include:
Generalized swelling
Swelling of the throat causing difficulty in breathing
Asthma symptoms
Itchy rash
Faintness
Unconsciousness due to low blood pressure
ANAPHYLAXIS CAN BE LIFE-THREATENING AND REQUIRES
IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY TREATMENT
Reference: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/allergies/symptoms-causes/syc-20351497
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