Allergy Symptom: Symptoms of anaphylaxis
Technically an allergy symptom is one of many indications that the body is attempting to eliminate a substance from the body. Often this is a mis-identification as in the case of airborne pollen, dust or dandier which actually pose no real threat to the body in normal environmental amounts. The toil an allergy symptom takes on the body and mind of the sufferer is usually absolute misery.
Typical allergy symptoms to airborne irritants are:
• Sneezing
• Itchy red, water eyes
• Itchy runny nose
• Blocked or congested nasal passages
• Coughing
• Sore throat
• Lung congestion
Typical allergy symptoms to ingested irritants are:
• Any of the symptoms listed above
• Swelling of the face, hands or feet
• Skin rashes
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Stomach ache
• Cramps
• Sweating
• Chills
• Vomiting
While they might not seem so to the sufferer usually an allergy symptom is fairly mild. In the case of an anaphylaxis, however medical attention must be sought immediately since this is a life threatening condition. Symptoms of anaphylaxis are:
• Swelling of the lips, tongue and throat
• Difficulty breathing
• Sudden drop in blood pressure
• Loss of consciousness
Again, since this reaction can prove fatal finding medical attention is absolutely and immediately necessary. Most common allergy symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medications. One of the ways the body tries to eliminate what it considers a threat is pumping out large amounts of the chemical called histamine. Medications containing antihistamine can reduce some allergy symptoms. Histamine is behind much of the inflammation and itching experienced by the sufferer. Drugs lowering the amount of this chemical in the body are known to bring quick relief.
Another over-the-counter medicine which can relieve an allergy symptom is called a decongestant. This drug helps by helping to eliminate the mucus causing the problems in the lungs, nasal passage and nose. This will also help with the coughing and sore throat.If the allergy symptom persists for more than a few weeks a doctor can be consulted to start a course of treatment using stronger antihistamines and decongestants than can be found over-the-counter.