Allergies Overview

boy blowing dandelion.jpg3 Broad types of allergies

  1. Allergic Rhinitis - The most common type.  Presents with some of all of the following symptoms: sneezing, runny nose, congestion, itchy nose/eyes, and cough.
  2. Eczema - Recurring skin irritation usually worse in the inside parts of joints such as the elbow, knee and ankle. 
  3. Asthma - Can be thought of as allergies of the lungs usually presents as wheezing, but can present as recurring cough. 

This page was authored by Dr. Grant Newman