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What are the 5 most common types of allergies?

This is a review regarding how the allergic response of the immune system occurs and why certain people become allergic. The most common allergic diseases are described, including

allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies),
allergic conjunctivitis (eye allergies),
allergic asthma,
urticaria (hives), and
food allergies.


What is an allergy prevalence?
Allergy prevalence:
Approximately 10%-30% of individuals in the industrialized world are affected by allergic conditions, and this number is increasing.
Allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies) affects roughly 20% of Americans. Between prescription costs, physician visits, and missed days of work/school, the economic burden of allergic disease exceeds $3 billion annually.
Asthma affects roughly 8%-10% of Americans. The estimated health costs for asthma exceed approximately $20 billion annually.
Food allergies affect roughly 3%-6% of children in the United States, and about 1%-2% of adults in the U.S.
The prevalence of allergic conditions has increased significantly over the last two decades and continues to rise.

What are common types of allergic conditions, and what are 14 common symptoms of allergies?

The parts of the body that are prone to allergic symptoms include

the eyes,
nose,
lungs,
skin, and
gastrointestinal tract.
Common symptoms of most allergies include:

Sneezing
Itching
Watery eyes
Runny nose
Hives, blisters, or rashes on the skin
Skin redness or dryness
Noisy breathing or wheezing
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness
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Pain in the abdomen
Diarrhea
Malaise or a feeling of being unwell
Swelling over the lips, tongue, around the eyes, or on the entire face
Although the various allergic diseases may appear different, they cymbalta 30mg tablets all result from an exaggerated immune response to foreign substances in sensitive individuals. The following are brief descriptions of common allergic disorders.

Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
Asthma
Allergic eyes (conjunctivitis)
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Hives (urticaria)
Anaphylaxis

An allergy is a reaction the body has to normally harmless substances, such as pollens, foods and medicines. Usually these substances pose no problem. If you are allergic to a particular substance, your body identifies them as a ‘threat’ and reacts.
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About allergies
Common allergies
Symptoms of an allergic reaction
Getting help for allergies
How to manage an allergy
Causes of allergies
About allergies
Allergies are becoming increasingly common.

Some allergies begin in childhood and go away as a child gets older; although many are life-long.

Adults can develop allergies to things they weren't previously allergic to.

Common allergies
Having an allergy can be a nuisance, affecting your everyday activities. Most allergic reactions are mild and can be controlled. Severe reactions occasionally occur, but these are not common.

Substances that cause allergic reactions are called ‘allergens’. The more common allergens include:

grass and tree pollen zofran no prescription – an allergy to these is known as hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
dust mites
animal dander (tiny flakes of skin or hair)
food – particularly nuts, fruit, shellfish, eggs and cow's milk
insect bites and stings
medication – including ibuprofen(external link opens in a new window / tab), aspirin(external link opens in a new window / tab), and certain antibiotics
latex – used to make some gloves and condoms
mould – these can release small particles into the air that you can breathe in
household chemicals – including those in detergents and hair dyes
Most of these allergens are generally harmless to people who aren't allergic to them.

Symptoms of an allergic reaction
Allergic reactions usually happen quickly within a few minutes of exposure to an allergen.

They can cause:

sneezing
a runny or blocked nose
red, itchy, watery eyes
wheezing and coughing
a red, itchy rash
worsening of asthma or eczema symptoms
Most allergic reactions are mild. Occasionally a severe reaction called anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock can occur. This is a medical emergency and needs urgent treatment.

Getting help for allergies
See your GP if you think you or your child might have had an allergic reaction to something.

The symptoms of an allergic reaction can also be caused by other conditions.