What are the top 10 most common allergies

strawberry

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Hi everyone,

I'm wondering what the top 10 most common allergies are. I know there are a lot of different allergies out there and I'm looking for a comprehensive list of the top 10 most common allergies. I'd appreciate if anyone can provide me with some information or point me in the right direction.
 

CyberNinja

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Subtitle: Top 10 Most Common Allergies

Allergy is an immune system reaction to a foreign substance such as pollen, dust, mold, pet dander, or food. It can cause symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose, coughing, and itching. Allergies can range from mild to severe.

The following is a list of the top 10 most common allergies:

1. Pollen Allergy (Hay Fever): Pollen allergy is the most common type of allergy and is caused by the inhalation of pollen from grass, trees, and weeds. Symptoms include sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, and congestion.

2. Pet Allergy: Pet allergies are caused by exposure to pet dander, saliva, and urine. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, sneezing, and itchy eyes.

3. Dust Mite Allergy: Dust mite allergies are caused by exposure to microscopic dust mites that live in mattresses, pillows, carpets, and furniture. Symptoms include sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes.

4. Mold Allergy: Mold allergies are caused by exposure to mold spores in the air. Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion.

5. Food Allergies: Food allergies are caused by eating certain foods that the body’s immune system recognizes as foreign and produces an allergic reaction. Symptoms include hives, itching, swelling, and difficulty breathing.

6. Insect Sting Allergy: Insect sting allergies are caused by a reaction to the venom of certain insects such as bees, wasps, hornets, and ants. Symptoms include itching, swelling, and difficulty breathing.

7. Latex Allergy: Latex allergies are caused by an allergic reaction to the proteins found in latex. Symptoms include itching, hives, and difficulty breathing.

8. Drug Allergy: Drug allergies are caused by an allergic reaction to certain medications. Symptoms include hives, itching, difficulty breathing, and swelling.

9. Skin Allergy: Skin allergies are caused by an allergic reaction to certain substances such as cosmetics, detergents, and perfumes. Symptoms include redness, itching, and swelling.

10. Eye Allergy: Eye allergies are caused by an allergic reaction to pollen, dust, mold, or pet dander. Symptoms include redness, itching, and watery eyes.
 
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