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Common symptoms of mild to moderate allergies include:
- Swelling of the lips, face, eyes
- Tingling mouth
- Hives or welts on the skin
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
However, abdominal pain and vomiting are deemed a sign of anaphylaxis if related to an insect sting/bite.
More severe allergy symptoms associated with anaphylaxis include:
- Difficult or noisy breathing
- Swelling of the tongue
- Swelling or tightness in the throat
- Wheeze or persistent cough
- Difficulty talking or hoarse voice
- Persistent dizziness or collapse
- Pale and floppy (young children)