Common Allergens: Identifying Potential Triggers

Understanding Allergens

Introduction:

We've previously explored allergens and their diverse nature.

Wide-Ranging Allergic Reactions:

Allergic individuals might react to multiple allergens, not limited to a single substance.

Common Allergens

Overview:

Here are some of the most prevalent allergens:

• Insect Venom: Bites and stings from bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets
• Foods: Nuts, shellfish, crustaceans, peanuts, milk, eggs, and chocolate
• Plants: Contact with poison ivy, poison oak, and exposure to pollen from ragweed and grasses
• Medications: Including penicillin, other antibiotics, aspirin, seizure medications, muscle relaxants, and over-the-counter remedies
• Other Substances: Dust, latex, glue, soaps, and make-up

Understanding these common allergens is crucial in managing and preventing allergic reactions.