Bad allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe and can significantly impact your quality of life. Some common bad allergy symptoms include:
- Redness: This can occur on the skin, eyes, or nose.
- Pain: This may occur in the sinuses, ears, or throat.
- Tongue swelling: This can make it difficult to speak or swallow.
- Cough: This can be persistent and difficult to control.
- Throat closing: This can lead to difficulty breathing.
- Wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe): This indicates airway narrowing.
- Chest tightness and losing your breath: This can be a sign of a severe allergic reaction.
- Feeling faint, light-headed or “blacking out”: This indicates a drop in blood pressure, a symptom of anaphylaxis.
If you experience any of these symptoms, it's important to seek medical attention. Severe allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis, can be life-threatening and require immediate emergency care.
