HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE ALLERGIES?
You should take medical advice before trying to identify for yourself the cause of symptoms you think are related to an allergic or sensitivity reaction. Many symptoms – such as headache, breathlessness, gut pain and diarrhoea – can be caused by other diseases and you need to be sure that other possible causes have been ruled out.
Some reactions to things you inhale, swallow or touch are entirely normal. The body has normal defence mechanisms to protect it. It is usual for anyone to sneeze or cough, or for your eyes to run, if you encounter a lot of dust and particles. Most people also find that strong household chemicals or DIY materials irritate their breathing passages, give them a sore throat or headache, or make their hands sore. Only if your reactions make you feel very unwell, and affect your system for quite a while afterwards, or if you are affected by minute amounts, should you suspect sensitivity or allergy. If your symptoms are not severe or long-term, they are probably a natural response.
Hyperventilation and withdrawal symptoms often accompany reactions, or follow soon afterwards. The symptoms of these can be confused with true reactions.
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