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symptoms of allergies?

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Allergy symptoms: Allergies can cause a large variety of symptoms: most common is hay fever (molds, dust, pollen) with watery runny nose, watery eyes & itching, nasal itch, sneezing, and congestion. Plant/tree/grass allergies can cause eczema, a skin rash, as can food allergies. Aerosolized allergens (pet dander, pollen, etc.) can cause asthma with chest tightness and wheezing.

Question 2

how can i reduce my allergy symptoms?

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Identify, avoid, med: In order to reduce allergy symptoms, it is key to identify what the allergy is.  See an allergist for testing.  After identification, avoidance measures as possible followed by medications.  If one is still suffering from allergies despite avoidance measures and medications, then allergy injections may be a very good option.

Question 3

what are some symptoms of commin allergies?

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Allergies: Allergies to environmental allergens can cause runny nose, cough, sneezing, rash, itchy nose, itchy throat, post nasal drip.

Question 4

what can i do to treat my allergy symptoms?

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Allergy treatment: Allergy treatment involves avoidance of the allergen whenever possible, medication to manage symptoms and in some instances allergy shots to help develop tolerance to unavoidable airborne allergens or stinging insects.

Question 5

what are typical symptoms of cedar allergies?

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Nasal symptoms: Cedar pollen allergy causes runny nose, congestion, sneeze and itchy/watery eyes.

Question 6

how long does symptoms last from allergy pill?

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Varies: If you are asking about side effects from allergy medicine (?Drowsiness), it can vary according to the medicine you took, the dose and how your body handles it. Since many allergy medicines are taken once a day, it could take a day or so for the effects to wear off.

Question 7

what are the usual symptoms of allergies in people?

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Depends: Upper airway: stuffy nose, itchy nose, sneezing, sniffing, itchy roof of mouth or throat, itchy, watery eyes.
Lungs: coughing, wheezing, chest pain, shortness of breath
skin: itchy rash. (itchy without rash, rash not itchy is not allergy)
gi: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea after eating certain foods. Gi symptoms are not specific to allergy. History is very important.

Question 8

why have my allergy symptoms been lasting for weeks?

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Hmm. Is it Fluffy? : If truly from allergies, respiratory sx lasting that long means continued or repeated exposure, usually, unless secondary issue like sinusitis/cough/GERDVCD. In northern climates this time of year think indoor allergens: dust mites, molds, feathers, or pets with fur - dogs and cats, mostly.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of potential allergy problems?

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Depends on to what.: Allergy symptoms vary based on route of exposure.  Examples:  runny nose, sneezing and itchy nose with breathing pollen or dog dander, etc.  Abdominal pain, nausea, hives with a food allergen.

Question 10

can my allergy symptoms feel and last like colds do?

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Yes, except: In fact , many people have attributed their allergic nasal symptoms to frequent colds. The nasal congestion, headaches, runny nose, and headaches are shared by both.  However allergy is not associated with a fever which however may happen  when complicated by severe sinusitis. A cold usually last for about 7-10 days but allergies much longer and may even be seasonal.

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