| Allergy is a chemical reaction that takes place inside | | | | contains contaminants and allergens that attack the |
| human body when it comes in contact with any | | | | person in immediate contact with it. |
| specific material. This material which is normally | | | | 6. Air pollution- Traffic ejections, smoke, and other air |
| harmless interferes with the normal functioning of the | | | | pollutants cause breathing problems to many persons, |
| body and produces certain compounds inside body. | | | | besides ailments to eyes and skin. |
| To counter this, chemicals are released from body to | | | | Symptoms |
| fight these rogue compounds. This resistance by the | | | | We must be aware of symptoms of allergies. |
| body only comes out as undesirable effects known | | | | Generally these symptoms appear in groups. The |
| as allergies. Not everyone is allergic though. Some | | | | following list contains common symptoms. |
| persons have weak immunity against specific | | | | 1. Headache- Repeated instances of headaches for |
| substances called allergens. The exposure to allergens | | | | no apparent reasons point towards allergy. It is a |
| causes allergy. | | | | very common sign of allergic reaction. |
| Causes | | | | 2. Itch- Constant drying and itching of skin is also a |
| Allergy is a very common form of skin reaction and | | | | common signal. |
| almost everyone is familiar with it. But that does not | | | | 3. Rashes and Redness- In severe cases, allergy may |
| mean it is to be taken lightly. Extreme cases of | | | | lead to rashes, pimples, and blisters on body |
| allergy can be life threatening even. Following are the | | | | depending upon the extent of exposure to allergens. |
| few causes of allergies. | | | | 4. Vomiting and constipation- Digestive troubles also |
| 1. Foods- Certain food items like cheese, alcohol, and | | | | occur in many people that signify the onset of allergy. |
| meat are known to trigger allergic reactions in human | | | | 5. Malaise- A feeling of sickness surrounds an allergic |
| beings. Different people face different levels of | | | | person all the time. He finds it difficult to ignore this |
| allergies depending on quantity and type of the food | | | | feeling of doom. This symptom could be accompanied |
| taken. | | | | with irritation and mood swings. |
| 2. Pets- Contact with animals has been known to | | | | 6. Mild fever- The person having allergy may remain |
| cause itching and sneezing in many people. Even if | | | | constantly down with fever that just does not go |
| proper hygiene is maintained, allergy may still occur. | | | | away. This hints to continuous contact with allergy |
| 3. Pills- Some medicines that we take for treatment | | | | causing substances that do not allow the fever to be |
| of diseases could carry side effects. These side | | | | cured. |
| effects may cause allergic reactions, which can even | | | | 7. Running nose and throat infections are also |
| be fatal sometimes. | | | | common signs of allergies related to air pollution. |
| 4. Dust and pollens- Minute particles like dust can | | | | 8. Lack of sleep- Insomnia or irregular sleeping pattern |
| cause serious cough and nasal congestions. | | | | is also observed in persons facing allergy. Cases of |
| 5. Non hygienic surroundings- Dirty surroundings | | | | oversleeping are also witnessed in some. |