Appendix B: Allergy Symptoms
Many allergy symptoms are commonly known and understood. Yet some are not acknowledged by the general public. Improperly interpreted allergy symptoms may result in a search for other causes of a given symptom other than allergens. The investigator should be familiar with the symptoms as presented herein.
Asthma generally results when cold air, pungent odors, viral infections, aspirin and related drugs, inert dusts, or allergens cause hyperactivity of the airways with narrowing of the air passages. This results in a tightening sensation in the chest and breathing difficulties associated with coughing and wheezing. Movement of the chest wall muscles may be felt as a heavy weight ...
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