Mental Health
Does allergies impact mental health ?
Allergies :
Allergies are our body’s reaction to a normally harmless substance such as pollen, molds, animal dander, later, certain foods and insect stings. Allergies are very widespread.Symptoms of allergies range from mild-rash or hives, itchiness, runny nose, watery/re eyes –to life-threatening.
Allergies impacts on mental health :
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million people experience allergy symptoms every year.people living with allergies may be prone to experiencing mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression. The correlation between mental health and allergies is an ongoing debate, but recent studies have shed light on parallels that may treatment for patients.
Common allergy symptoms may include :
- Itchiness in the eyes
- Sneezing, sniffing, and coughing
- Hives, which form a raised rash
- Heavy breathing through the mouth
- Wheezing and shortness of breath
- Headaches
- Coughing
- Ear pain and ear infections
- Nose bleeding
- Gastrointestinal issues