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BY DR. MANJU SINGH<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you do not suffer from any allergies, consider yourself lucky. A large number of people across the world suffer from various allergic conditions. Allergies can affect people of all ages, sex and race.<\/p>\n

The common allergic conditions include:<\/p>\n

Dust Allergy: <\/strong>this happens due to dust exposure such as dusting, using vacuum cleaner, \u00a0\u00a0sweeping. Symptoms include Itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and even itchy, painful rashes.<\/p>\n

Prevention:<\/strong> Use face mask while dusting.<\/p>\n

Pollen Allergy: <\/strong>this happens due to exposure to pollen from grasses, weeds and trees. Symptoms include sneezing, watery eyes and stuffy nose<\/p>\n

Prevention: <\/strong>Stay indoors or wear sunglasses to protect your eyes as often as possible on high pollen days.<\/p>\n

Contact Allergy: <\/strong>It is caused by a substance you’re exposed to that irritates your skin or triggers an allergic reaction. Common allergens include jewelry, deodorants, cosmetics, medications, leather wrist watches, synthetic clothing such as undergarments.<\/p>\n

Prevention: <\/strong>Avoid irritants and allergens that irritate your skin or cause an allergic reaction.<\/p>\n

Sun Allergy: <\/strong>this happens after exposure to sun. Symptoms include itchy red rashes, tiny bumps that merge into raised patches and small white patches on skin<\/p>\n

Prevention: <\/strong>Avoid exposure to direct sunlight between 10 am to 4 pm. Wear a sunscreen with adequate protection against UVA and UVB rays. Use sunglasses or umbrella when outdoors.<\/p>\n

Food Allergies: <\/strong>Milk, peanuts, eggs, wheat, fish, soya bean, corn, food colors and preservatives are among the most common foods that cause allergies. Symptoms Include hives, itching, redness, fainting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, swelling of lips, tongue, throat.<\/p>\n

Prevention: <\/strong>Identify the allergy causing food and avoid taking it. Always check food labels before having canned\/processed foods<\/p>\n

DIAGNOSIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

To analyze whether you have an allergy, your doctor may advice:<\/p>\n