Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Common symptoms of a mild allergic reaction include:
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Hives (especially over the neck and face) Itching - Nasal congestion
Rashes - Watery, red eyes
Symptoms of a moderate or severe reaction include:
- Cramps or pain in the abdomen
- Chest discomfort or tightness
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty breathing
- Difficulty swallowing
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Fear or feeling of apprehension or anxiety
- Flushing or redness of the face
- Nausea and vomiting
Palpitations - Swelling of the face, eyes, or tongue
- Weakness
- Wheezing
- Unconsciousness
Images
Dermatographism - arm
Dermatographism on the back
Allergic reactions
Dermatographism - close-up
Hives (urticaria) on the chest
Dermatographism on the arm
Hives (urticaria) - close-up
Allergic reactions
Hives (urticaria) on the arm
Hives (urticaria) on the trunk
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Allergic reactions Treatment
Review Date: 05/02/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of
General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington
School of Medicine. Stuart I. Henochowicz, MD, FACP, Associate
Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Immunology,
and Rheumatology, Georgetown University Medical School. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
