The occurrence of allergy indicates that a substance or substances is/are perceived as harmful by the body because of which the body exhibits certain reactions. These substances are termed as allergens. There are many different types of allergies. If you are facing problems because of an allergy or you think you have an allergy, you should promptly contact your doctor, so that proper treatment can be administered. Mentioned below are some of the most common allergy types:

1. Food allergy

Resistance to certain food items is one of the most common allergy types. When a person does not react positively to a particular food item, it could be that the individual has food hypersensitivity (FHS).

2. Skin allergy

When the skin reacts to certain medications, plants, or even food items, it is known as skin allergy. This is one of the most common allergy types seen across all age groups. Skin allergy may occur as bumps, redness, or itching on the skin. This can further cause varying levels of pain.

3. Medicinal allergy

Though medicines are known to treat diseases, they can at times be counterproductive too. Certain medicines produce adverse reactions to certain individuals. These are also termed as side-effects. Depending on the symptoms, the doctor may either cease the dosage or if the reactions are minor the dosage may be continued.

4. Rhinitis

It is the swelling and inflammation in the inner lining of the nose, which is known as the mucous membrane. It usually occurs due to the common cold. It comes in the form of stuffiness or runny nose. A person suffering from rhinitis may have constant sneezing.

5. Eye allergy

Another common allergy type is eye allergy. There are times when a person might feel constant irritation, pain, or redness in eyes when being exposed to a certain environment like dust. These symptoms can occur with sniffling, sneezing, or stuffy nose. In several cases of eye allergies, a person’s eye may water unceasingly.

6. Pet allergy

Pet allergy occurs when an individual exhibits an allergic reaction to an animal’s skin. This could be because the individual might have developed an allergic reaction to certain proteins found in an animal’s saliva, skin, or even urine. Pet allergy occurs in the form of sneezing, wheezing, or hay fever. A person may also complain of heavy chest pain or might have breathing problems as well.

7. Allergy to insect stings

Sometimes when a person is stung by an insect, he or she may develop swelling, itching, or redness on the skin. This is because the individual’s immune system overreacts to the insect’s venom.

8. Asthma

Asthma is included among common allergy types as it affects approximately 24 million people in the country, out of which 6 million are children. Allergic asthma occurs when an individual inhales allergens. These are otherwise harmless substances such as pet dander, pollen, mold, and dust mites. If a person is allergic to one of the above substances or the likes of these, the allergen triggers an unfavorable response in the immune system.