What are common allergy symptoms?
Allergy symptoms affect your nose and lungs, which are part of your respiratory (breathing) system. Many times these symptoms are referred to as “hay fever” or sometimes just plain “allergies.” The most common nasal symptoms are congestion, sneezing, coughing, and itchy-watery eyes. The most common lung symptoms are coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. When you have one or more of these symptoms, allergic triggers can make your symptoms worse. Q: What are common triggers? A: Triggers come from many different sources. Common triggers include pet dander, pollen in the air, mold, pollution, smoke, grass, and trees—even exercise can be a trigger. Q: Can I be allergic to more than one thing? A: Yes. Most people with allergies are allergic to more than one allergen. Their symptoms might appear only when they are exposed to two or more triggers at once. Q: Can I guess my triggers based on my symptoms? A: Not necessarily. Symptoms can be caused by many different allerg
