Allergy: Types
Types of Allergies 1. Hay fever: 2. Drug allergy: Body may sometimes react abnormally to certain medications and such allergies are called drug allergies. Example, many people are allergic to penicillin class of antibiotics. The reaction is generally mild but may be severe in some cases. Hypersensitivity can be shown in the form of rashes. This is why an allergy test is done before administering any iv antibiotic. The test is done by introducing a small amount of the antibiotic in the vein and marked the location of administration. If the recipient is allergic to the antibiotic, it will lead to an undesirable reaction. And the antibiotic can then be replaced accordingly. 3. Atopic dermatitis: Coming just in the contact of a certain substance may also cause the body to respond in an unpleasant manner. It is generally observed as a skin rash. It is also known as contact dermatitis. 4. Food allergy: Unpleasant and sometimes dangerous reactions after eating certain kin...