Substances that come into contact with the skin, such as latex, are common causes of allergic reactions to the skin.
Types of skin allergies:
• Hives/Welts or Urticaria
• Edema or Angioedema
• Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis
Symptoms:
• Red raised itchy lesions
• Swelling of the skin
• Dry scaly skin
Pet allergy is an allergic reaction to proteins found in an animal’s skin cells, saliva, and urine. Most often, pet allergies are triggered by exposure to dander (dead flakes of skin) a pet sheds.
Symptoms:
• Watery eyes
• Itchy throat
• Congestion
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Itchy throat
• Tiredness
• Headaches
• General malaise
Generally, pollens that cause allergies are those of anemophilous plants (pollen is dispersed by air currents.) Such plants produce large quantities of lightweight pollen which can be carried for great distances and are easily inhaled, bringing it into contact with the sensitive nasal passages.
Symptoms:
• Sneezing
• Watery eyes
• Itchy throat
• Headaches
• Cough
• Tiredness
• Nasal Congestion
• General malaise
Mold spores are a common component of household and workplace dust. When mold spores are present in large quantities, they can present a health hazard to humans, potentially causing allergic reactions and respiratory problems.
Symptoms:
• Sneezing
• Cough
• Post-nasal drip
• Runny nose or stuffy nose
• Wheezing
• Tiredness
• Headaches
• General malaise
Dust mites feed on organic detritus such as flakes of shed human skin and flourish in the stable environment of dwellings. House dust mites are a common cause of asthma and allergic symptoms worldwide.
Symptoms:
• Congestion
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Nasal Congestion
• Cough
• Tiredness
• Headaches
• General malaise
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