Allergy Symptoms

There are hundreds of allergies in the world and most of the times we aren't even aware of these allergies! In such a situation, knowing about some of the allergy symptoms will help many of us understand allergies better and therefore, we can take steps to treat them. The following article will tell you about some such allergy symptoms.

Many of us are not even aware that we might be allergic to certain things. Some people are allergic to certain foods, others to certain materials, and several more to specific substances. In spring season, some people show grass allergy symptoms. Unless the allergy symptoms are very strong (which only happens if people have chronic allergies) many people suffer mild discomfort and may not necessarily know that they have allergies. So, what's the problem in that? How about this - If you don't treat your allergies in time by looking out for allergy symptoms, they might get worse over time and could lead to health complications, and in some cases could even be fatal. Reason enough to start paying attention to the allergy symptoms? Good. Let's look at some of the more common symptoms of allergy then.

Mold Allergy Symptoms

Mold is commonly found in areas that are slightly or excessively wet. Bathroom floors, sink tiles, garden walls, shower stalls, washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners vaults and other such places, provide the perfect setting for mold to grow (Mold can be toxic). Several people are allergic to mold. Here are some of the mold allergy symptoms:

Runny noses

Difficulty in drawing breaths

Coughing (even blood, where chronic mold Is concerned)

Sneezing

Chronic headaches that lead to aggravated sinusitis.

Eyes that are red, swollen and itching.

Skin rash and redness.

Developing hives on the body.

Dizziness.

Chest blockage

Memory loss

Nausea and diarrhea.

Pulmonary hemorrhage

Anemia

Postnasal drip

Wheezing

One needs to administer proper mold allergy treatment for the same.

Yeast Allergy Symptoms

Yeast is a kind of fungi that grows in our bodies and is found in several foods as well. When the growth of yeast in our body increases, the body reacts by producing antibodies and antihistamines that leads to the allergy. Yeast that is present in foods like cheese, mushrooms, breads and others can further aggravate the allergy. The following are some symptoms of yeast allergy:

Nasal congestion

Headaches

Ringing in the ear.

Inability to concentrate.

Skin rash

Runny nose

Abdominal pain

Itchy skin

Digestion problems

Diarrhea

Flatulence

Eczema

Constipation

Depression

Sore throat

Red and itchy eyes

Heartburn

Chronic bouts of coughing

Fatigue

Thrush on tongue

Gluten Allergy Symptoms

There are several foods that can lead to food allergies. Gluten is a protein substance that is found in cereals like wheat, rye, oats and others. It is that substance that helps to bind the dough together. Since it is a tough substance, many people find it difficult to digest and therefore develop gluten intolerance symptoms. Here are some of them given below:

Bloating

Indigestion

Stomach Cramps

Headaches

Diarrhea

Irregular and bad stools

Anemia

Hives

Skin rash

Depression

Osteoporosis

Eczema

Swollen mouth

Irritability

Unexplained weight loss

Flatulence

Rectal bleeding

Heartburn

Asthma

Joint pain

This is only one aspect of food allergies. There are several such other foods that can cause symptoms of an allergy in some people. Some of these are - diary products, alcohol, peanuts which can cause peanut allergy, shrimps, eggs, other nuts, soy which can cause soy allergy symptoms, lactose etc.

Chlorine Allergy Symptoms

Chlorine allergies are most common in reference to chlorine that is added in swimming pools. But that's not all - chlorine is also found in foods, medicines, textiles, metals, dyes, paper, explosives, water purifiers and several other substances. We develop chlorine allergies just like we develop mold allergies - our immune system produces antibodies to fight chlorine packed substances. Here are some chlorine allergy symptoms:

Difficulty in breathing.

Coughing

Sneezing

Suffocation

Asthma

Wheezing

Dry skin

Itching and rashes.

Peeling of skin

Watery, red and swollen eyes.

Pain in eyes.

Burning and itching eyes.

It is easy to mistake these allergy symptoms for minor infections and the tendency to ignore them will be high. But killing that first instinct, if one learns to understand that these might be an underlying cause of some major condition and could lead to complications, then they'll be able to administer allergy relief and nip the bud before it gets too late! So the next time, keep your eyes open.