Each category of allergies has its own set of common triggers. Here are the most common types of allergies per category:
- Seasonal Allergies: Triggered by pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. Common allergens include ragweed, birch, cedar, and grass pollen.
- Food Allergies: The most common include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish [3], [2], [6].
- Skin Allergies: Often caused by nickel, fragrances, latex, and ingredients in skincare products.
- Insect Sting Allergies: Commonly from bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and fire ants.
- Pet Allergies: Usually due to proteins found in pet dander, saliva, and urine, especially from cats and dogs.
- Drug Allergies: Common allergenic drugs include penicillin and other antibiotics, aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and chemotherapy drugs.
- Dust Allergies: Mostly triggered by dust mites and their waste products.
- Mold Allergies: Triggered by spores from mold types like Aspergillus, Cladosporium, and Alternaria.
- Latex Allergies: Reaction to natural rubber latex products.
- Eye Allergies (Allergic Conjunctivitis): Often caused by the same allergens that trigger hay fever, such as pollen, dust mites, and pet dander.
These common allergens can vary in impact from person to person, and reactions can range from mild to severe.