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Common Allergies
20 common allergies across food, environmental, drug, insect, and skin categories with prevalence, symptoms, treatment, and severity potential.
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Allergy↕ | Type↕ | Prevalence↕ | Symptoms↕ | Treatment↕ | Severity Potential↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut allergy | food | common | Hives, swelling, anaphylaxis, digestive issues | Epinephrine, avoidance, oral immunotherapy | severe |
| Tree nut allergy | food | common | Hives, itching, swelling, anaphylaxis | Epinephrine, strict avoidance | severe |
| Cow's milk allergy | food | common | Hives, vomiting, wheezing, digestive issues | Dairy avoidance, alternative milks | moderate |
| Egg allergy | food | common | Skin rash, hives, nasal congestion, vomiting | Egg avoidance, may outgrow | moderate |
| Shellfish allergy | food | common | Hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, dizziness | Epinephrine, strict avoidance | severe |
| Wheat allergy | food | common | Swelling, hives, nausea, breathing difficulty | Wheat-free diet, epinephrine for severe cases | moderate |
| Soy allergy | food | common | Hives, itching, digestive issues, swelling | Soy avoidance, antihistamines | mild |
| Dust mite allergy | environmental | common | Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, asthma triggers | Allergen-proof covers, antihistamines, immunotherapy | moderate |
| Pollen allergy (Hay fever) | environmental | common | Sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, congestion | Antihistamines, nasal sprays, immunotherapy | mild |
| Mold allergy | environmental | common | Sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, coughing | Mold avoidance, antihistamines, dehumidifiers | moderate |
| Pet dander allergy | environmental | common | Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, asthma flare | Pet avoidance, HEPA filters, immunotherapy | moderate |
| Penicillin allergy | drug | common | Skin rash, hives, itching, anaphylaxis (rare) | Alternative antibiotics, desensitization | severe |
| Sulfa drug allergy | drug | uncommon | Skin rash, hives, fever, breathing difficulty | Alternative medications, antihistamines | moderate |
| Bee sting allergy | insect | uncommon | Large local swelling, hives, anaphylaxis | Epinephrine, venom immunotherapy | severe |
| Wasp sting allergy | insect | uncommon | Swelling, pain, hives, anaphylaxis | Epinephrine, venom immunotherapy | severe |
| Latex allergy | skin | uncommon | Skin rash, hives, itching, anaphylaxis (rare) | Latex avoidance, non-latex alternatives | moderate |
| Nickel allergy | skin | common | Contact dermatitis, itching, redness, blisters | Nickel avoidance, topical corticosteroids | mild |
| Fragrance allergy | skin | common | Contact dermatitis, headaches, sneezing | Fragrance-free products, topical steroids | mild |
| Cockroach allergy | environmental | common | Sneezing, congestion, skin rash, asthma triggers | Pest control, antihistamines, immunotherapy | moderate |
| NSAID allergy (Aspirin/Ibuprofen) | drug | uncommon | Hives, swelling, asthma exacerbation, anaphylaxis | NSAID avoidance, alternative pain relievers | severe |
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