Allergy Type

Symptoms

Treatment Options

Food Allergies

- Hives - Swelling Itching; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea; anaphylaxis (in severe cases)

Avoiding the allergen: antihistamines; epinephrine (in severe cases)

Seasonal Allergies

- A runny or stuffy nose; - Sneezing Itchy or watery eyes Postnasal drip: fatigue

Antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, decongestants, immunotherapy

Skin Allergies

- Rash<br> - Hives: itching and swelling

Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, and moisturizing creams

Drug Allergies

- Hives; rash; itching; swelling; anaphylaxis (in severe cases)

Avoiding the drugs: antihistamines and epinephrine (in severe cases).

Insect sting allergies

- Pain or swelling at the site of the sting. - Itching - Hives - Difficulty breathing or swallowing. Anaphylaxis (in severe cases)

Avoiding the insect—Epinephrine (in severe cases)

Pet Allergies

- A runny or stuffy nose; - Sneezing Itchy or watery eyes—rashes or hives - Difficulty breathing or wheezing (in severe cases)

Avoiding the pet, antihistamines, and immunotherapy

Allergy Type

Symptoms

Treatment Options

Latex Allergy

Skin rash or hives: itching, swelling, and anaphylaxis (in severe cases)

- Avoiding latex products; - Epinephrine (in severe cases)

Dust mite allergy

- A runny or stuffy nose; - Sneezing Itchy or watery eyes Postnasal drip: Difficulty breathing or wheezing (in severe cases)

- Allergen avoidance measures (such as using dust mite covers on bedding) Antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids: immunotherapy

Mold Allergy

- A runny or stuffy nose; - Sneezing Itchy or watery eyes Postnasal drip: Difficulty breathing or wheezing (in severe cases)

allergen avoidance measures (such as reducing indoor humidity). - Antihistamines, Nasal corticosteroids: immunotherapy

Peanut Allergy

Skin rash or hives; itching; swelling; anaphylaxis (in severe cases)

- Avoiding peanuts and peanut-containing products; - Epinephrine (in severe cases)

Tree pollen allergy

- A runny or stuffy nose; - Sneezing Itchy or watery eyes Postnasal drip: fatigue

Antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, decongestants, immunotherapy

Soy Allergy

Skin rash or hives: itching, swelling, and anaphylaxis (in severe cases)

- Avoiding soy and soy-containing products. - Epinephrine (in severe cases)

Allergy Type

Symptoms

Treatment Options

Shellfish Allergy

Skin rash or hives: itching; swelling; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea; anaphylaxis (in severe cases).

Avoiding shellfish and shellfish-containing products; epinephrine (in severe cases)

Wheat Allergy

Skin rash or hives: itching; swelling Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and anaphylaxis (in severe cases)

- Avoiding wheat and wheat-containing products. - Epinephrine (in severe cases)

Bee pollen allergy

- A runny or stuffy nose; - Sneezing Itchy or watery eyes Postnasal drip: fatigue

- Antihistamines Nasal corticosteroids: decongestant; immunotherapy

Nickel Allergy

Skin rash or hives: itching; swelling Blistering or bumps

Avoiding nickel-containing objects Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines

Egg Allergy

Skin rash or hives Itching, swelling, nausea, or vomiting; diarrhea; and anaphylaxis (in severe cases).

- Avoiding eggs and egg-containing products. - Epinephrine (in severe cases)

Milk Allergy

Skin rash or hives: itching; swelling Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and anaphylaxis (in severe cases)

- Avoiding milk and milk-containing products; - Epinephrine (in severe cases)