{"id":2990,"date":"2022-06-24T01:41:18","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T05:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/?p=2990"},"modified":"2022-06-24T01:41:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T05:41:22","slug":"understanding-the-different-types-of-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/understanding-the-different-types-of-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Different Types of Allergies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Allergies are incredibly common. According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, more than <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aafa.org\/allergy-facts\" target=\"_blank\">50 million people in the United States experience various types of allergies<\/a> every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People can develop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/nose\/allergy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allergies <\/a>to many different triggers. In general, they are broken down into three categories: ingested, contact and inhaled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Ingested Allergies? <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-482561024-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Young man blowing his nose on a sunny day.\" class=\"wp-image-2992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-482561024-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-482561024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-482561024-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-482561024-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ingested allergies occur when a person has an allergic reaction to something they\u2019ve eaten, otherwise known as food allergies. While a person can become allergic to any food, some common culprits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cow\u2019s milk<\/li><li>Shellfish<\/li><li>Tree nuts<\/li><li>Soy<\/li><li>Eggs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of food allergies can range from mild reactions like an upset stomach or hives to more intense symptoms like vomiting, swelling of the lips and eyes, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is an extreme allergic reaction that constricts airflow and can be fatal if not treated immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best treatment for food allergies is to avoid consuming any of your triggers. In cases of severe allergies, your doctor will likely prescribe an EpiPen to be used in emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Contact Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact allergies occur when an allergen comes into contact with a person\u2019s skin. Symptoms are usually isolated only on the part of the skin that directly touched the allergy trigger and frequently include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Redness<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Swelling<\/li><li>Blistering<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They are often caused by substances like soaps, detergents, jewelry, hair dyes and plants like poison oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While contact allergies are unpleasant, they are rarely dangerous. Often a soothing cream and\/or antihistamines can help manage your symptoms and it will clear up in a few days. For more severe reactions, you may need to visit a doctor for prescription treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like with ingested allergies, discovering and avoiding your triggers is the only real way to prevent symptoms of contact allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Inhaled Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience sneezing and watery eyes every time you take a hike through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantatrails.com\/hiking-trails\/cochran-shoals-trails-along-the-chattahoochee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochran Shoals Trail<\/a>, you may suffer from inhaled allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common form of allergies, they are caused when someone breathes in an allergen. They are often seasonal, but in other cases can be year-round. Triggers can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pollen<\/li><li>Animal dander<\/li><li>Fungi<\/li><li>Mold<\/li><li>Dust mites<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Runny nose<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/nose\/nasal-congestion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nasal congestion<\/a><\/li><li>Itchy watery eyes<\/li><li>Sneezing<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be harder to practice complete avoidance of inhaled allergens as opposed to ingested and contact allergens. However, you can reduce your exposure by doing things like keeping your windows and doors closed, vacuuming your home regularly and staying inside when pollen levels are high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit an Allergist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe you have allergies of any kind but are unsure of your triggers, make an appointment with an allergist. They can perform allergy testing to identify your allergens and provide you with an appropriate treatment plan based on your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional information or to make an appointment with one of our experts, call <span class=\"company-name \">ENT of Georgia North<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/how-does-fruit-juice-affect-allergy-medication\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Does Fruit Juice Affect Allergy Medication?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/home-remedies-for-allergy-relief\/\" class=\"related-post\">Home Remedies for Allergy Relief<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/exploring-allergies-how-they-affect-the-ears-nose-and-throat\/\" class=\"related-post\">Exploring Allergies: How They Affect the Ears, Nose and Throat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allergies are incredibly common. According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, more than 50 million people in the United States experience various types of allergies every year. People can develop allergies to many different triggers. In general, they are broken down into three categories: ingested, contact and inhaled. What Are Ingested Allergies? Ingested&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2992,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"People can develop allergies to many different triggers. 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