Inhalants or Respiratory allergies

An inhalant allergy refers to an allergic reaction triggered by foreign substances that enter the body through the respiratory system. There are numerous airborne substances that waft through the air and cause sicknesses if inhaled. If one has respiratory allergies, certain symptoms are evident.

Symptoms of inhalant or respiratory allergies

Symptoms of inhalant allergies may vary. You might have respiratory allergies if you have the following symptoms:

• Sneezing
• Wheezing
• A runny nose
• Watery and itchy eyes
• Asthma
• Coughing
• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
• Impaired sense of smell
• Itchy nose and throat
• Nasal congestion
• Nasal polyps
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Post nasal drip
• Shortness of breath or breathlessness
• Constipation
• Anaphylaxis (life-threatening)

If you experience any of the above symptoms, visit your otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) and discuss your symptoms as well as treatment actions.

Other types of allergies include:

• Environmental allergies
• Drug or medication allergies
• Skin or contact allergies

Causes of inhalant allergies

There are billions types of airborne inhalants or pathogens that waft through the air we breathe. If inhaled, these substances may trigger allergies, cause respiratory disease, and interfere with one's general well being.

Possible inhalants that may trigger allergic reactions include the following:

• Mildew
• Molds
• Dust
• Fungus spores
• Food particles
• Chemicals
• Mites
• Pollen
  • Tree pollen
  • Grass pollen
  • Weed pollen
• Animal dander
• Dry skin flakes
• Insect's (cockroaches)

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