how do you know if you are allergic to something?
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Main allergy symptoms Common symptoms of an allergic reaction include: sneezing and an itchy, runny or blocked nose (allergic rhinitis) itchy, red, watering eyes (conjunctivitis) wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and a cough.
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['Hives, itching, or itchy, scaly skin (eczema)', 'Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat, or other body parts.', 'Wheezing or shortness of breath.', 'A runny nose.', 'Stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.', 'Sneezing.', 'Headaches.']
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Your allergist may recommend allergy tests, such as a skin test or blood test to determine if you have a food allergy. In an allergy skin test for a food, a very small drop of a liquid food extract, one for each food needing to be tested, is placed on the skin. The skin is then lightly pricked.
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However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
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Intense itching and hives are often the first symptoms of an allergic reaction. Hives may show up on one or more places on your body. You may also have digestive symptoms, including stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. These digestive symptoms are your body's way of trying to rid itself of the allergen.
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If your immune system reacts to birch pollen, for example, you may be sensitive to related foods such as apples, cherries, carrots and celery. Oral allergy symptoms develop within a few minutes of eating: The mouth or lips can itch or tingle, and there can be burning or swelling or even tightening of the throat.
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['Tingling or itching in the mouth.', 'Hives, itching or eczema.', 'Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat or other parts of the body.', 'Wheezing, nasal congestion or trouble breathing.', 'Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.', 'Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.']
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['Hives.', 'Wheezing.', 'Itching or tingling feeling around the lips or mouth.', 'Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat.', 'Coughing or shortness of breath.', 'Vomiting.']
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Common symptoms of seasonal allergies, such as congestion or itchy eyes, occur when pollen is inhaled, triggering a reaction in these tissues. However, some people also react to pollen landing on their skin. This reaction can result in localised itching which may develop into a rash.
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Allergic reactions begin in your immune system. When a harmless substance such as dust, mold, or pollen is encountered by a person who is allergic to that substance, the immune system may over react by producing antibodies that "attack" the allergen.
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['a rash or hives.', 'puffy, raised areas of skin.', 'small, red spots on the skin.', 'an itchy, stinging, or burning sensation.', 'swollen lips and eyes.', 'swollen tongue.', 'red, itchy eyes.', 'watering eyes.']
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['Skin reactions, such as hives, redness or swelling.', 'Itching or tingling in or around the mouth and throat.', 'Digestive problems, such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting.', 'Tightening of the throat.', 'Shortness of breath or wheezing.', 'Runny nose.']
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['itchy hands.', 'skin rash that may be warm to the touch.', 'hives.', 'eczema (denoted as weeping or cracking skin)']
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A very serious allergic reaction to this product is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
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A rash may be mistaken for hives. Hives are generally caused by an allergic reaction to something that's been ingested or inhaled. However, hives can occur as a result of hay fever. The first symptoms you'll notice are itchiness and possibly red patches or eruptions on the skin.
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Spring Allergies and Your Skin While most individuals experience sneezing, watery or itchy eyes, and red noses, a common symptom of allergies is itchy skin. If you suffer from itchy skin or dry red patches, you may need more than lotion to cure it.
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['Hives, itching or eczema (atopic dermatitis)', 'Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat, or other parts of the body.', 'Wheezing, nasal congestion or trouble breathing.', 'Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.', 'Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.']