Can you share some allergy horror stories?

There was a case where a woman with a shellfish allergy accidentally ate some shrimp in a restaurant. She had a severe allergic reaction. Her throat began to close up, and she got hives all over her body. The restaurant staff was unprepared, and it took some time to get her the necessary medical help. This incident shows how dangerous food allergies can be.

There was a woman allergic to pollen. She started immunotherapy. Every week, she received a small dose of the allergen in the form of injections. After a couple of years of this treatment, she noticed a significant reduction in her allergy symptoms. Now, she can enjoy outdoor activities during the pollen season without the constant sneezing and itchy eyes she used to suffer from.

I have a story. There was a guy in my office who was allergic to cats. One day, a stray cat wandered into the building. Just a few minutes of being near it, his eyes turned red and he started sneezing non - stop. He was jumping around trying to get away from the cat, which was really hilarious to watch. He had to run out of the building to stop the reaction.

Sure. There was a case where a woman had an allergy shot and her blood pressure dropped suddenly. She fainted right there in the doctor's office. It was a really scary situation as the medical staff had to quickly revive her and figure out what went wrong.

Sure. One success story is about a child who had severe hay fever. After starting allergy immunotherapy, his sneezing, itchy eyes and runny nose significantly reduced within a few months. By the end of the treatment course, he could enjoy outdoor activities during the hay fever season without any major symptoms.

Sure. One time, my friend was allergic to peanuts. At a party, he accidentally ate a cookie with peanuts in it. His face turned all red and puffy like a balloon within minutes. He looked so funny that everyone couldn't help but laugh, of course, after making sure he was okay. Then he had to take his allergy medicine right away.

I myself had a great experience with allergy shots. I was allergic to pet dander. I got regular allergy shots for about 18 months. The process was a bit long, but it was so worth it. At first, I still had some reactions, but gradually they became less and less. Now I can be around pets without getting itchy eyes and a runny nose. It really changed my life as I love animals and can finally have a furry friend at home without suffering from allergies.

Sure. One success story is about a child who was allergic to peanuts. Through strict avoidance of peanuts and continuous education at school and home, he has not had an allergic reaction for years. Now he can participate in various activities without the fear of accidental peanut exposure.

Sure. One success story is about a little girl who had severe pollen allergies. She used allergy drops regularly. After a few months, she was able to go outside during spring without constantly sneezing and having itchy eyes. Another case is a man who was allergic to pet dander. With the use of allergy drops, he could finally keep a cat at home without suffering from rashes and breathing difficulties. And there was also a woman with food allergies who saw improvement in her symptoms after using the drops, allowing her to expand her diet a bit.

I know a person who was getting allergy shots regularly. After one of the shots, he developed a rash all over his body. It was itchy and red, and it spread really fast. He was so uncomfortable. He had to take a lot of anti - itch medications and steroids to calm down the reaction. The doctors were not sure what went wrong as he had tolerated the previous shots well. It was a real horror story for him as he was worried that the reaction might be even worse in the future and was scared to continue with the allergy shot treatment.