Symptoms

• Skin reaction
• Itching / tingling around throat
• Digestive problems
• Tightening of throat
• Wheezing
• Runny Nose

Treatments

The only way to prevent a reaction is to avoid peanuts and peanut products altogether. For a severe allergic reaction, an emergency injection of epinephrine may be needed. Many people with allergies carry an epinephrine autoinjector (This device is a syringe and concealed needle that injects a single dose of medication when pressed against the thigh. Oral immunotherapy involves giving those with peanut allergies incremental small amounts of the allergen to decrease the severity of future reactions.

Symptoms

• Hives, itching or eczema
• Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat
• Nasal congestion or trouble breathing
• Tightening of throat
• Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
• Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting

Treatments

The only way to prevent a reaction is to avoid shellfish. It is possible to treat a mild allergic reaction to shellfish with medications such as antihistamines to reduce signs and symptoms, such as a rash and itchiness. For a severe allergic reaction, an emergency injection of epinephrine may be needed. Many people with allergies carry an epinephrine autoinjector (This device is a syringe and concealed needle that injects a single dose of medication when pressed against the thigh. Oral immunotherapy involves giving those with peanut allergies incremental small amounts of the allergen to decrease the severity of future reactions.

Symptoms

• Swelling, itching of mouth / throat
• Hives, itchy rash
• Nasal congestion
• Headache
• Difficulty breathing
• Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting
• Diarrhea

Treatments

Avoiding wheat proteins is the best treatment for wheat allergy. Antihistamines may reduce signs and symptoms of minor wheat allergy. These drugs can be taken after exposure to wheat to control your reaction and help relieve discomfort. Epinephrine is an emergency treatment for anaphylaxis. An injectible dose (Epi Pen) may be carried in the event of a reaction. A second pen is recommended for people at high risk of life-threatening anaphylaxis in case anaphylactic symptoms return before emergency care is available.

Symptoms

• Hives
• Wheezing
• Itching / tingling around mouth
• Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat
• Coughing or shortness of breath
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps
• Watery Eyes

Treatments

The only way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid milk and milk proteins. This can be difficult because milk is a common ingredient in many foods. Also, some people with milk allergy can tolerate milk in some forms, such as milk that's heated in baked goods, or in some processed foods, such as yogurt. Antihistamines may be helpful for mild milk allergies.

Symptoms

• Runny nose, congestion
• Watery, itchy, red eyes
• Sneezing
• Cough
• Itchy nose, roof of mouth or throat
• Postnasal drip
• Fatigue

Treatments

It's best to limit exposure to substances that cause hay fever as much as possible. Over-the-counter medications may be enough to relieve symptoms. For worse symptoms, prescription medications may beneeded.

Symptoms

• Instant sharp pain at sting site
• Red welt
• Swelling

Treatments

For ordinary bee stings that do not cause an allergic reaction, home treatment is enough. Multiple stings or an allergic reaction, on the other hand, can be a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Some situations may require: epinephrine (adrenaline) to reduce allergic response; oxygen; IV antihistamines / cortisone to reduce inflammation of the air passages; a beta agonist (such as albuterol) to relieve breathing symptoms.