• Anaphylaxis, eg. breathing difficulty, swelling, increased heart rate, loss of consciousness.  Anaphylaxis is the most severe symptom to an allergy that an individual can have.  It is extremely important that immediate action must be taken, as this situation can present very quickly, and can be a matter of life or death.

• Asthma, eg. wheezing, coughing, tightness in the chest, breathlessness.

• Headaches, poor concentration, lethergy.

• Nasal congestion / irritation, eg. rhinitis, sinusitis, blocked nose, sneezing, itchy nose.

• Digestive disturbances, eg. cramps, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.

• Eye irritation, eg. conjunctivitis, swollen, itchy, red, dark circles under eyes.

• Mouth ulcers.

• Ear problems, eg. blocked, itchy, infections.

• Skin conditions, eg. eczema, blotchy skin, hives, swelling, sweating.

• Behavioural problems, eg. aggression, hyperactivity.

• Anxiety.

• Candida.

This list of Allergy Symptoms is by no means conclusive. Also, these symptoms are not only confined to allergies. It is therefore always important to seek the advice of a healthcare professional.

The most common causes of allergy symptoms include dust mites, pollen, certain foods, pets, and mold.  They can all have a huge negative impact on the life of the sufferer.  There are a number of allergy tests available that can be conducted to help to determine what is causing the symptoms.  From this, it is then possible to work towards prevention of symptoms, and also offer some measure of allergy relief.