Airborne Allergies

Airborne allergies can range from seasonal annoyances to year-round problems in the form of allergic rhinitis. Symptoms observed in Airborne allergies are Sneezing, Runny or stuffy nose, Red, itchy or teary eyes, Wheezing, coughing, tightness in the chest, and shortness of breath and Itching.

Food Allergies

More than 70 foods have been reported as causing food allergies which are most common in infants and often go away as people get older. And the prevalence of food allergies has been estimated to be around 1-3% in adults and 4-6% in children. Symptoms observed in Food Allergies are Tingling in the mouth, swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or throat, Hives and Anaphylaxis.

Hives

Hives, also known as urticaria, are itchy, raised welts that are found on the skin. They are usually red, pink, or flesh-colored, and sometimes they sting or hurt. In most cases, hives are caused by an allergic reaction to a medication or food or a reaction to an irritant in the environment.

Drug Allergies

A drug allergy is the abnormal reaction of your immune system to a medication. Any medication — over-the-counter, prescription or herbal — is capable of inducing a drug allergy. However, a drug allergy is more likely with certain medications. Symptoms observed in Drug Allergies are Hives, Itchy skin, Rash, Facial swelling, Wheezing, and Anaphylaxis.

Pediatric Allergies

The allergy caused in Children is called Paediatric Allergy. An allergic reaction in a child may occur in the skin, eyes, the lining of the stomach, nose, sinuses, throat, and lungs — places where immune system cells are located to fight off invaders that are inhaled, swallowed, or come in contact with the skin. There are various symptoms observed in Paediatric Allergies some of which are: Seasonal or allergic rhinitis (nasal stuffiness, sneezing, nasal itching, nasal discharge, itching in ears or roof of the mouth), Allergic conjunctivitis (red, itchy, watery eyes), etc.

Allergic Asthma

The same allergens that give some people sneezing fits and watery eyes can cause an asthma attack in others. Allergic asthma is the most common type of asthma. About 90% of kids with childhood asthma have allergies, compared with about 50% of adults with asthma. Symptoms observed in Allergic Asthma are Wheezing, Coughing, Chest pain or tightness Shortness of breath, Problems sleeping.

Environmental Allergies

Environmental allergies are an immune response to something in your surroundings that’s typically otherwise harmless. Symptoms of environmental allergies vary from person to person but can include sneezing, coughing, and fatigue. Symptoms observed In Environmental Allergies are sneezing, runny nose, shortness of breath, itching, headaches, wheezing, fatigue.

Stinging Insect Allergies hylaxis.

The most serious reaction to an insect sting is an allergic one. This condition requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include one or more such as Hives, itching, and swelling in areas other than the sting site, Abdominal cramping, vomiting, intense nausea, or diarrhea. Symptoms observed In Stinging Insect Allergies are A large area of swelling (edema) at the sting site, Itching or hives all over the body, Cough, chest tightness, wheezing, or shortness of breath, and Anaphylaxis.

Hay fever

Also known as allergic rhinitis or nasal allergies, hay fever can be seasonal, perennial (year-long), or occupational. In India, more than 30% of the total population is affected adversely due to allergic rhinitis. Symptoms observed in Hay Fever: Sneezing, Itching of the nose, eyes or roof of the mouth, runny, stuffy nose, watery, red or swollen eyes (conjunctivitis).