Understanding Allergies: Types, Triggers, and Treatment
Learn about different types of allergies, their common triggers, and the most effective treatment options.
What Are Allergies?
Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance (allergen) that doesn't cause a reaction in most people.
Common Types of Allergies
- Food Allergies: Nuts, shellfish, eggs, milk, wheat
- Seasonal Allergies: Pollen, mold spores
- Pet Allergies: Animal dander
- Drug Allergies: Penicillin, NSAIDs
- Skin Allergies: Contact dermatitis
Symptoms
Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, skin rash, hives, swelling, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
Treatment Options
- Antihistamines
- Decongestants
- Nasal corticosteroids
- Immunotherapy (allergy shots)
- Emergency epinephrine for severe reactions
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allergy
immune system
treatment
health
