Allergy is immune-system response to a particular food, airborne substance, chemical, medication, cosmetic, perfume, textiles, building material, or plastic. Some symptoms of allergy include:
Itchy, watery eyes
Sneezing
Headache
Runny or stuffy nose, or postnasal drip
Sore throat
Dark circles under the eyes
Itchy feeling in the mouth or throat
Self-care for Allergy
Self-care for allergy can be approached in a number of ways. To make it easier, doctors recommend trying these simple steps first:
Watch what you eat
Work with a professional who specializes in food sensitivities to see if certain foods are causing your allergy
Clean it up
Control household allergens like dust, mold, and animal dander to reduce your overall allergic load
See an allergist
Find a health professional to help you manage your allergy
Help children avoid allergy with beneficial bacteria
Take a supplement containing high-potency beneficial bacteria (probiotics) during pregnancy and give them to newborns to help reduce the risk of children developing allergy
Itchy, watery eyes
