| The most common allergies are asthma, hay fever, | | | | problem condition but it causes people to have |
| emphysema and hives. Rhinitis and sinusitis are much | | | | problems with concentration, sleeping and mood |
| the same as hay fever. | | | | control. |
| Hay fever is usually caused by pollen. Pollen is | | | | Some allergies affect the skin. Poison ivy, poison oak |
| prevalent in spring and early summer so hay fever is | | | | and several other plants cause an allergic reaction in |
| usually referred to as a seasonal allergy. Pollen is an | | | | most people. The hives that result from contact with |
| allergen, which is the name for something that causes | | | | these allergens are itchy and uncomfortable. The |
| an allergic reaction. | | | | patient must be careful not to scratch as secondary |
| Dust mites and mould are common allergens found in | | | | infections can result. |
| many homes. People who have allergic symptoms all | | | | The most dangerous allergies are those that result |
| year round may be allergic to dust mites and/or | | | | from the ingestion of food or drugs. The allergic |
| mould as well as pollen. | | | | reaction is usually quite severe and unless medical |
| Some of the symptoms of allergies can be runny | | | | treatment is started immediately, death can result. |
| nose, sneezing, nasal itching, itchy eyes, postnasal | | | | Usually the patient's airways become blocked from |
| drip, difficulty breathing, hives and a secondary | | | | inflammation of the airways. |
| symptom is fatigue. | | | | Asthma is considered part of the same family as hay |
| When your body is under attack, which is what | | | | fever and eczema because they all are the result of |
| happens during an allergic reaction, it works hard to | | | | a reaction to an allergen. Treatment is available and |
| defeat the foreign threat, in this case, the allergens. | | | | anyone suffering from these conditions should consult |
| When your body is constantly under threat, it | | | | their medical practitioner for advice. Allergies can be |
| becomes fatigued. Fatigue is often under-rated as a | | | | fatal but they can also be easily treated. |