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Allergy
symptoms can be categorized as mild, moderate, or severe.
Mild
Allergic Reactions
Mild
allergic reactions can include:
Rash
or hives
Itchy, watery eyes
Congestion
Mild reactions do not spread to other parts of the body.
Moderate
Allergic Reactions
Moderate
reactions can include symptoms that spread to other
parts of the body, including:
Itchiness
Difficulty breathing
Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis)
Anaphylaxis
is a rare, life-threatening emergency in which the body's
response to the allergen is sudden and affects the whole
body. It may begin with sudden itching of the eyes or
face and within minutes progress to more serious symptoms,
including:
Varying
degrees of swellings that can make breathing and swallowing
difficult
Abdominal pain
Cramps
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Mental confusion or dizziness
Reviewed
by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Department of
Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine.
Edited
by Charlotte E. Grayson, MD, Feb. 2004, WebMD.
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