What are the common allergic and related conditions?
There are many types of allergic conditions. An allergic condition is the appearance of allergy signs and symptoms in specific organs or areas of the body.
Doctors call a runny nose and sneezing rhinitis. Rhinitis is a common symptom of seasonal allergies. However, pollen and mold are not the only things that cause a runny nose and sneezing. Learn about what else might be causing your symptoms.
Allergies can make asthma worse, although not all people with asthma have allergies, and not all people with allergies have asthma. Learn more facts about allergies and what causes them (allergens) including ways and devices to control allergies such as immunotherapy (allergy shots) and environmental control.
Anaphylaxis is a systemic (whole body), life-threatening allergic reaction. Learn about anaphylaxis and how to protect yourself and loved ones from this rare, but serious, allergic reaction.
Eczema is an itchy, red rash that is linked to allergy, but is poorly understood. Learn who gets eczema, what parts of the body are affected, and how to treat it.
Also known as ‘seasonal allergic rhinitis’, hay fever is the most common allergic condition. Learn about what causes hay fever and what to do about it.
Most people will get hives (raised, itchy welts – also known as urticaria) at some point in their lives, but some people gets hives all the time. There are many possible causes for chronic urticaria that are often difficult to diagnose.
Sinusitis is swelling (an inflammation) of the mucous membranes that line the sinus cavities and causes post-nasal drip. Untreated and prolonged sinus inflammation can lead to infection and a worsening of symptoms.
This information has been approved by Anne Lent, MD (April 2006).
