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<h2>Allergy Symptoms</h2>
<font size="-1">(See also <a href="http://www.allergynursing.com/symptoms/food.html">Food Allergy Symptoms</a>)
<p>Allergy symptoms often involve sinuses and eyes:
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	<li>A runny nose
	<li>Watery, itchy eyes
	<li>Sneezing
	<li>Allergic shiners - the dark circles children with allergies often get under their eyes
	<li>An allergic salute common in children - the upward tilt of the nose with a crease on top, caused by the child's continual upward swiping at an itchy nose.
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<p>People with allergy symptoms often have asthma.  Sometimes a cough is the first symptom of asthma, but a cough can be a symtpom of other things also.  Wheezing, especially at night or after exercise, is common with asthma.  
<p>Atopic skin diseases such as eczema, together with a runny nose and asthma, form what is known as an "allergic triad" of the three conditions most commonly associated with symptoms of allergies.
<p>A rash can be a symptom of contact dermatitis caused by an allergy to something that has come in contact with the skin, such as poison ivy or metal.
<p>Another skin condition, urticaria (hives), is often considered a symptom of allergies, but not all urticaria is caused by an allergic response.  Allergic urticaria is often related to drug, <a href="http://www.allergynursing.com/symptoms/food.html">food</a>, or latex allergies, but many times it is not known what triggers the urticaria.
<p>Allergies cause increased drainage which can collect in the sinus cavities or ears.  This moisture is a perfect environment for bacteria to grow, and many people with allergies have chronic sinus infections or ear infections.
<p>Gastro-intestinal symptoms such as burning in the mouth and throat, nausea, bloating, and diarrhea can sometimes occur with allergies to <a href="http://www.allergynursing.com/symptoms/food.html">foods</a>.  
<p>Patients with allergies often complain of increased fatigue which improves when they get their allergy symptoms under control.</font>  
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 <FONT FACE="ARIAL,GENEVA,HELVETICA,SANS-SERIF" Size=-2><p>References:
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<li><a href="http://www.aaaai.org/springallergy/understanding_signs_symptoms.stm" target="links">Understanding signs and symptoms of allergic diseases</a>, Spring Allergies & Asthma Survival Guide, American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
<li><a href="http://www.aad.org/PressReleases/Fowler-MetalItch.html" target="links">The itch that won't quit</a>, American Academy of Dermatology
<li><a href="http://allergy.mcg.edu/advice/urtic.html" target="links">Urticaria</a>, The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI).
<li><a href="http://www.nationaljewish.org/ch72.html" target="links">Food Allergies</a>, National Jewish Medical & Research Center.
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