Allergy symptoms vary by person. Common symptoms of allergies include:
- Nasal stuffiness
- Sneezing
- Nasal itching
- Nasal discharge (runny nose)
- Red, itchy, watery eyes
- Red, itchy, dry skin
- Hives or itchy welts
- Asthma (airway problems, such as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing)
Allergy triggers vary from person to person and they can be seasonal or year-round. These include:
- Pollen – microscopic particles released from trees, grasses, or weeds
- Outdoor molds
- Dust mites – tiny insects that live in house dust
- Animal dander – skin scales that furry or feathery pets shed
- Mold spores – released from molds that for in warm, damp, dark places