ALLERGIES

Allergies occur when your body's immune system reacts to a foreign substance (allergen) that's typically harmless. Common allergens include:

Types of Allergies

1. Seasonal allergies:

          (hay fever) pollen

2. Food allergies: 

peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy

3. Insect sting allergies:

    bee stings

4. Skin allergies: 

contact dermatitis, eczema

Symptoms

1. Hives

2. Itching

3. Swelling

4. Stuffy nose

5. Sneezing

6. Anaphylaxis (life-threatening)

Management

1. Avoidance of allergens

2. Medications (antihistamines, corticosteroids)

3. Immunotherapy (allergy shots)

you suspect an allergy, consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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