Types Of Allergies & Symptoms To Look Out For

Types Of Allergies & Symptoms To Look Out For People can be allergic to many things, but most fall into four main allergy categories. Things that are inhaled Examples: pollen, dust, mold, mold spores and pet dander   Things that are eaten Examples: dairy, eggs, shellfish, gluten, wheat, and nuts   Things that are injected Examples: penicillin and other medications Things that are touched Examples: nickel in costume jewelry, dyes in nail polish and shampoos and latex Reactions to these allergies can be as mild as a stuffy nose or as severe as death. Allergic reactions are unique to you and reaction times to allergens can vary widely. Some may have an allergic reaction immediately and others may take time to develop.Different types of allergies. Immune reaction When the immune system involves either the Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody or T-cells. Once the immune system is triggered The white blood cells produce antibodies The antibodies detect and help destroy invaders by producing histamine Histamine triggers the inflammatory response Symptoms of the resulting immune reaction can include: breathing problems eye irritation rash nasal congestion nausea and vomiting headaches back aches joint pain Sensitivity – is a reaction to a substance. A sensitivity involves no immune system response, but it can still yield a multiplicity of symptoms, ranging from issues in the digestive tract to neurological problems.Some of the issues associated with sensitivities can become life threatening, especially if someone is exposed to a substance repeatedly. Symptoms of sensitivities can include: fatigue weight loss constant upper respiratory infection general feeling of being unwell brain fog Intolerance – is a digestive system response, or the inability to...