What are the different types of allergies and how do they affect the body? - #16756
I’ve been struggling with allergies for years, but I’m still not sure what kind of allergies I actually have. Every spring, I get this stuffy nose and sneezing fits, and I just assumed it was seasonal allergies. However, I’ve recently realized that I might have other types of allergies that I didn’t even know about. I’ve had reactions to certain foods in the past, and sometimes I feel like my skin is itchy for no reason at all. That got me thinking: are there different types of allergies, and could I be dealing with multiple ones? From what I’ve heard, there are food allergies, environmental allergies, and even skin allergies, but I’m not sure how they work. How do these allergies affect the body differently? For example, what happens when you’re allergic to pollen versus being allergic to peanuts? And what about skin allergies—are they just like the others, or do they require different treatments? I’ve tried taking antihistamines for my seasonal allergies, but they don’t always seem to help with the other symptoms. Do I need different medications depending on the type of allergy, or is there something I can take to cover all of them? I’ve also read that allergies can get worse over time if not treated properly. Is that true? Can allergies change as you age, or do you typically outgrow them? I’m especially curious about food allergies because I’ve never had a serious reaction to any food before, but sometimes I wonder if I have a mild allergy to certain ingredients that I haven’t noticed. Are there tests that can help diagnose exactly what allergies I have, or is it mostly trial and error? It would also be helpful to know what kind of lifestyle changes I should consider in order to manage my allergies better. I’ve heard about avoiding certain foods or allergens in the environment, but how strictly should I follow those tips? And is there any long-term treatment available for allergies, or do I just need to keep managing them with medications year after year?
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