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Allergy - Coggle Diagram
Allergy
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Symptoms
Hay fever:
sneezing
itchy throat
watery/red eyes
asthma symptoms
allergic conjunctivitis
nasal congestion
cough
lethargy
Food allergies:
mouth and lips tingling
face swelling
feeling sick
nettle rash (крапивница)
abdomen pain
tightness around the throat
Smoke
burning, watery eyes
nasal congestion
cough
shortness of breath
hoarseness
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How to manage an allergy
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hay fever additional tips:
-start taking antihistamines before symptoms kick in
-sailing spray, neti pot (аквалор)
-keep windows closed
-wear sunglasses outside
-take a shower and change clothes regularly
Statistics
In America:
50% allergic to at least 1 allergen
20% have either allergy or asthma symptoms
7.7% have asthma
In the UK:
30% - have an allergy
20% - have hay fever
11% of children - have asthma
Related facts
10 500 000 ppl miss school every year
7 900 000 000 - cost of allergies per year
4 000 000 workdays are lost to hay fever
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Treatment
Oral treatments (tablets, syrup)
Nasal spray
Eye drops
Skin creams
Diagnosis
skin prick testing
blood tests
patch tests
elimination diet
challenge testing (gradually increasing amounts to see how you react)
allergy testing kits