Allergies Overview

Allergy Types

An allergy is an exaggerated response from your immune system to a normally harmless substance. There are countless types of allergies; each of which has its own set of symptoms. The most common allergy types are:

Dust Mites
Tree Pollen
Cats & Dogs
Molds
Grasses & Weeds

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Symptoms

Allergy symptoms differ depending on the type of allergy. The symptoms typically involve the airways, sinuses, nasal passages and skin and can range from mild to severe. Common symptoms include:

Nasal Congestion
Sneezing
Runny Nose
Itchy Eyes & Throat
Watery Eyes
Postnasal Drip
Hives
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
Wheezing

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Testing

Determining the exact cause of your allergy symptoms is the first step in the treatment process. Popular allergy testing methods include:

Skin Prick Testing
Intradermal Skin Test
Blood Tests

Allergy Testing

Treatments

The cause of your allergy symptoms will dictate your best treatment option. The three most common treatments for a wide range of allergy symptoms are: