Ashwin Kumar

ALLERGIES: ALLERGY SYMPTOMS

Allergy symptoms can be categorized as mild, moderate, or severe.

1. Mild Allergic Reactions

Mild allergic reactions can include:

• Rash
• Itchy, watery eyes
• Congestion

Mild reactions do not spread to other parts of the body.

2. Moderate Allergic Reactions

Moderate reactions can include symptoms that spread to other parts of the body,
including:

• Itchiness
• Difficulty breathing

Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis)
Anaphylaxis is a rare, life-threatening emergency in which the body’s response to
the allergen is sudden and affects the whole body. It may begin with sudden
itching of the eyes or face and within minutes progress to more serious symptoms,
including:
Varying degrees of swellings that can make breathing and swallowing difficult

• Abdominal pain
• Cramps
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Mental confusion or dizziness.

People with allergy symptoms often have asthma. Sometimes a cough is the
first symptom of asthma, but a cough can be a symtpom of other things also.
Wheezing, especially at night or after exercise, is common with asthma.
Gastro-intestinal symptoms such as burning in the mouth and throat, nausea,
bloating, and diarrhea can sometimes occur with allergies to foods.
Patients with allergies often complain of increased fatigue which improves
when they get their allergy symptoms under control.