When you have an allergy attack or reaction, your body is usually reacting to something that you've come in contact with in your outer environment. It could be a physical substance or airborne particle that your immune system sees as a potential threat to your health. Get informed about the causes, symptoms, and types of allergies you may be struggling with so that you will be prepared. Consult a doctor at Texas Regional Asthma and Allergy Center, which has locations serving Southlake, and Fort Worth, TX.
Allergy Causes
The direct cause of most allergy reactions is the body being exposed to certain foreign substances either internally or externally. Doctors aren't certain of the exact reason why some patients are more likely to have allergies, but it could be related to a genetic predisposition or living in a highly polluted environment.
Types of Allergies
These are some of the most common types of allergies that you can have treated by a Southlake, and Fort Worth, TX, specialist:
- Food allergies are caused by ingesting certain types of foods like nuts or shellfish.
- Allergies to medications.
- Contact dermatitis, latex allergies, and other skin allergies are caused by contact with common household agents like detergents, soaps, and cleaning chemicals.
- Allergies to airborne particles including pet dander, dust, mold, and pollen.
Allergy Symptoms You May Experience
Some allergies happen occasionally due to a specific trigger while in other cases the allergy is seasonal and chronic. Common allergy symptoms include:
- Coughing.
- Drippy eyes and itchiness.
- Runny nose and mucus buildup.
- Itchy skin and painful rashes.
- Wheezing or breathing problems.
Allergy Help From a Professional
Whether your allergies have been present since you were a child or if they are just now developing, it is a good idea to have a full understanding of the possible causes, triggers, and symptoms. Call us in Southlake at (817) 421-0770, and in Forth Worth at (817) 421-0770 today to schedule a consultation about allergies with a doctor at Texas Regional Asthma & Allergy Center.