Symptoms of Allergies are many and may vary from person to person. Not all symptoms may be present. Symptoms also depend on type of allergy and the allergen.
Nose and respiratory Symptoms (cause Allergic rhinitis, allergic sinusitis, allergic asthma ):
- Irritation in nose
- Swelling of nasal mucosa
- Sneezing
- Runny nose
- Redness of eyes
- Itching of nostrils
- Coughing
- Difficulty in breathing
- Asthmatic attacks
- Wheezing
- Laryngeal oedema
- Shortness of breadth
- Feeling of fullness in ears
- Impaired hearing
- Suffocative feeling
Eye Symptoms (cause allergic Conjunctivitis):
- Redness of eyes
- Itching of eyes
- Watering from eyes
- Burning
Food Allergy Symptoms:
- Pain in abdomen
- Bloating
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Swelling of tongue
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Hives
- Itchiness
- Difficulty in breathing
Skin Allergy Symptoms (as seen in allergic contact dermatitis):
- Rashes
- Swelling
- Itchiness
- 'Wheal and flare' reaction
- Hives (Urticaria)
Anaphylaxis:
- Multiple organ failure
- Broncho-constriction
- Skin rashes
- Oedema
- Low blood pressure
- Light-headedness (fainting)
- Coma
- Death
Insect Sting allergy:
- Swelling at site of sting
- Itching
- Hives
- Burning sensation
Drug Allergy:
- Itchiness
- Rashes
- Swelling
- Difficult breathing
