The Basics
WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN ALLERGY ? 10,11,12

Your body overreacts to
otherwise harmless substances
around you called allergens
like pollen, dust, food items or
even medication.

Once in contact, your body
thinks these allergens are
invaders and releases the
chemical, histamine to fight
them.11

This, in turn, can cause reactions
like skin rashes, headaches,
sneezing, nausea and even
anaphylaxis (which can be fatal
without medical attention).11, 12
ALLERGENS, ALL AROUND US
Although, you cannot completely avoid allergens, learning which ones affect you will help you manage them smarter:

In our food:
Eggs, shellfish, nuts and grains11

In the air:
Dust mites, pet dander, pollen, molds, insect stings11

And everywhere else:
Medications, infections and even some plants12
Spotting the Symptoms
Depending on how you are exposed to allergens, you may
experience symptoms in your eyes, nose and lungs (if inhaled)
or mouth, stomach and intestines (if consumed). The most
common symptoms are11:
- Skin rash
- Headache
- Sneezing
- Runny Nose
- Swelling
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
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Doing the Diagnosis
A few reasons why diagnosis is important to treat allergies: 15, 28, 33
- To determine whether your symptoms are caused by allergies
- To find out which allergens are affecting you
- To find out if it is a seasonal or year-round allergy
- To help children live a fuller life without missing school or spending holidays being unwell
While you need to visit your doctor
for a complete and right diagnosis,
you can get started here
Not all allergies are the same11, 15
• Allergies can be seasonal (worsening during certain times of the year) or perennial (occurring year-round).• Other allergy types include hives and asthma.
Get the cold facts 46, 47
Since allergies keep occurring frequently, it is easy to mistake them as cold. Moreover, they share many symptoms: sneezing,
coughing, runny nose, and fatigue. While you must consult your doctor to understand your condition, these signs may help
you understand your condition better:
Allergies
- Symptoms appear at once, same time every year
- Symptoms may last weeks
- Itchy eyes are a common symptom

Cold
- Symptoms appear one at a time
- Symptoms last up to 14 days
- Slight, general aches
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