10 Important Allergy Facts

10 Important Allergy Facts

Did you know that a tiny portion of the population is allergic to water? Learn about both common and bizarre ailments with our list of amazing allergy facts.

1. In cases of severe allergic dermatitis, an allergy to metal, even handling coins or touching a doorknob can cause blistering or scaling of the skin.

2. It is very rare for someone with a food allergy to be allergic to more than one type of food.

3. There are five known insects whose stings or bites can cause allergic reactions in humans: honey bees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, and fire ants.

4. Around 90% of all food allergies fall into one of eight types: allergies to eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, or soy.

5. It is possible for someone to suddenly develop an allergy to a food that they have eaten regularly without any prior problems.

6. People who suffer from dermographism, a form of the allergy urticaria (hives), have skin so sensitive they can write letters that raise into welts with the touch of a fingernail.

7. An allergy to alcohol is an exceedingly rare condition in which even a tiny amount of alcohol can cause hives, swelling of the face and throat, vomiting, loss of consciousness, and anaphylaxis.

8. People who are allergic to the alpha-gal, a sugar molecule found in most mammals but not in humans, must abstain from eating meat in order to avoid triggering a reaction.

9. Although it is mostly seen in women, a sperm allergy is a rare condition that can also affect men.

10. Although it is extremely rare, some people are actually allergic to physical exertion. Such people can only engage in very mild forms of exercise under supervision.

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