What are the common causes of allergies?
- pollen from trees, flowers and grasses
- household dust mites
- animal fur and bird feathers
- insect stings
- moulds
- things like personal care products, medicines, foods, detergents etc
Typical symptoms
- watery, itchy irritated or red eyes
- swollen or puffy eyelids
- sneezing; running or blocked nose; itchiness in nose due to internal membranes swelling
- roof of mouth and throat itchy or tickling and throat may be sore
- ears may ache or be itchy
- headache
- wheezing
- skin rashes and irritations
