- Allergies: Types, Symptoms, Treatment Management - Cleveland Clinic
When you touch, inhale or eat something you’re allergic to, your body thinks it’s harmful and reacts to try to get rid of it This can cause minor reactions like itching, sniffling and sneezing But in some cases, allergic reactions can lead to life-threatening airway swelling and low blood pressure (anaphylaxis)
- Allergies - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Preventing allergic reactions depends on the type of allergy you have General measures include the following: Stay away from known triggers Do this even if you get treatment for your allergy symptoms If, for instance, you're allergic to pollen, stay inside with windows and doors closed when pollen is high
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