Signs of Allergies
Signs and Symptoms of Allergies:
Respiratory allergies can produce a wide variety of symptoms that can occur alone or in combination with other symptoms. They include sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, nasal congestion, sinus pressure, and headache.
In some cases respiratory symptoms can become severe and include wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling of the lips, mouth and throat. Any allergic reaction can potentially produce respiratory symptoms and can also occur in combination with other allergic symptoms, including rashes, pruritis (iching), swelling and hives....more...»
Symptoms of Allergies
The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Allergies may include:
List of 33
Allergies Symptoms
Note that Allergies symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient,
but the phrase Allergies signs may often refer to those signs
that are only noticable by a doctor.
Signs or Symptoms of Allergies:
Something in the Air Airborne Allergens: NIAID (Excerpt)
The signs and symptoms are familiar to many:
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Sneezing often accompanied by a runny or clogged nose |
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Coughing and postnasal drip |
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Itching eyes, nose, and throat |
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Allergic shiners (dark circles under the eyes caused by
increased blood flow near the sinuses) |
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The "allergic salute" (in a child, persistent upward
rubbing of the nose that causes a crease mark on the nose) |
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Watering eyes |
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Conjunctivitis (an inflammation of the membrane that lines
the eyelids, causing red-rimmed, swollen eyes, and crusting of the
eyelids). |
In people who are not allergic, the mucus in the nasal passages simply moves
foreign particles to the throat, where they are swallowed or coughed out. But
something different happens to a person who is sensitive to airborne
allergens.
As soon as the allergen lands on the mucous membranes lining the inside of
the nose, a chain reaction occurs that leads the mast cells in these tissues to
release histamine and other chemicals. These powerful chemicals contract certain
cells that line some small blood vessels in the nose. This allows fluids to
escape, which causes the nasal passages to swell, resulting in nasal congestion.
Histamine also can cause sneezing, itching, irritation, and excess mucus
production, which can result in allergic rhinitis (runny nose). Other chemicals
made and released by mast cells, including cytokines and leukotrienes, also
contribute to allergic symptoms. (Source: excerpt from Something in the Air Airborne Allergens: NIAID)
Allergies: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Common symptoms for allergies include:
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Sneezing, often accompanied by a runny or clogged nose
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Coughing and postnasal drip
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Itching eyes, nose, and throat
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Watering eyes
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Allergic dermatitis: an itchy rash. (The most common skin
condition in children ages 11- 14.)
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Allergic shiners: dark circles under the eyes caused by
increased blood flow near the sinuses
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Allergic salute: persistent upward rubbing of the nose
that causes a crease mark on the nose
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Conjunctivitis: an inflammation of the membrane that lines
the eyelids, causing red-rimmed, swollen eyes, and crusting of the
eyelids. Commonly known as pink eye.
(Source: excerpt from
Allergies: NWHIC)
Allergies: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Allergy symptoms often resemble a cold, however the cold seems to
linger. Symptoms include a runny nose, itchy eyes, headaches, and sinus
pain. Usually there is no fever. It is important to see a doctor about any
respiratory symptoms that last longer than a week or two. Properly trained
physicians can recognize patterns of potential allergens. (Source: excerpt from Allergies: NWHIC)
More Symptoms of Allergies:
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Allergies article.
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of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition
and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions,
it may be necessary to examine symptoms
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What are the signs of Allergies?
The phrase "signs of Allergies" should, strictly speaking,
refer only to those signs and symptoms of Allergies that are not readily apparent to the patient.
The word "symptoms of Allergies" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Allergies.
The signs and symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Allergies.
This medical information about signs and symptoms for Allergies has been gathered
from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Allergies signs or Allergies symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Allergies may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Allergies symptoms.
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