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Is it Possible to Have an Allergy Attack?

Allergy attacks occur topically and internally due to chemical histamine releases. Exposure to environmental substances, materials, food allergens and insect stings may trigger mild to severe allergy attacks in sensitized individuals, leading to an array of symptoms.

  1. Skin Irritation

    • Allergy attacks may manifest topically when skin comes into contact with allergens such as wool, fleas, metal and rubber, causing reactions of hives, rashes, pimple-like bumps, eczema, oozing blisters and intense itching.

    Allergic Rhinitis

    • Mild to moderate allergic rhinitis attacks and seasonal hay fever symptoms cause nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, wheezing and conjunctivitis when in contact with pollen, mold, dust mites, dander and food allergens.

    Allergic Asthma

    • Allergic asthma attacks typically occur due to inhaled allergies that enter the body through the eyes, nose and mouth, causing inflammation and excess mucus in the lungs, leading to constricted breathing.

    Anaphylaxis

    • Anaphylaxis reactions are severe allergy attacks that cause emergency symptoms of oral and facial swelling, hives, airway constriction and suffocation within five minutes of contact with a life-threatening allergen.

    Prevention/Solution

    • Allergy attacks are relieved through over-the-counter or prescription oral antihistamines, inhalers and topical ointments. Anaphylaxis reactions require an emergency epinephrine shot to reduce swelling. Allergy immunizations may reduce chronic attacks.

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