Complications of Allergy
Complications of Allergy – ETHOS HEALTH CARE.
The complications of allergies range from mild annoyances to severe, life-threatening situations. Having an allergy increases your risk of certain other medical problems, including:
- Anaphylaxis – Anaphylaxis is most commonly associated with food allergy, penicillin allergy and allergy to insect venom. An emergency treatment is necessary to decrease the risk of death.
- Asthma – Allergies and asthma go hand in hand. If you have an allergy, you’re more likely to have asthma — an immune system reaction that affects the airways and breathing. In many cases, asthma is triggered by exposure to an allergen in the environment (allergy-induced asthma).
- Sinusitis – The inflammation and congestion caused by allergies can lead to both acute andchronic sinusitis
- Infections of the ears or lungs – The congestion caused by allergies can also cause theauditory tube to become blocked, leading to ear infections.
- Fungal complications of your sinuses or your lungs – You’re at increased risk of getting these conditions, known as allergic fungal sinusitis and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, if you’re allergic to mold.
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema) – Your risk of getting these conditions is higher if you have hay fever, a pet allergy or a mold allergy.
- Sleep apnea – Congestion and inflammation, sinusitis, and other breathing problems caused by allergies can causesleep apnea or make existing sleep apnea worse.
An allergy complication may be as simple as a runny nose and itchy eyes or as deadly as anaphylactic shock. Patients should take note of their symptoms so they can communicate with their doctors and get the appropriate treatment.
