Allergic Conjunctivitis and Allergic Rhinitis

Written By Bhumika Patel

Allergies are very common in both children and adults. According to the CDC, more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year.

Symptoms may include:

  • Itchy, red, watery eyes

  • Dark circles under the eyes

  • Sneezing, runny nose, congestion

  • Snoring

  • Mouth breathing

  • Itchy ears, itchy nose, itchy throat

  • Feeling of fluid in the ears, popping sensation in the ears, muffled hearing

  • Postnasal drip

  • Cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness

  • Rash, swelling

  • Fatigue


Causes:

Allergies occur when your immune system produces antibodies or proteins against an allergen. Your immune system responds to these allergens by trying to fight them off like an infection.

The most common environmental allergens are:

  • Pollen from trees, weeds, grasses

  • Dust mites

  • Pet dander (occasionally allergens from saliva and urine from pets as well)

  • Mold

  • Cockroaches

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Bhumika Patel