According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is considered that approximately by 2050, 50% of the world's population will suffer from some type of allergy. But what is the symptomatology of a person with an allergy?

What are the allergies that most affect passengers traveling abroad? On this occasion, from QTAssist, we will provide you with a complete informative guide on this topic.

Know the allergies that most affect the well-being of travelers

When traveling while being allergic, it is important to contemplate those medical complications that could occur; contemplating the type of allergic condition that the passenger has. Next, we will explain what are the most common allergies and that most affect travelers.

Food allergies

These are some of the most complex. They are the most difficult to avoid, when eating food whose origin is not known exactly. Among the most common, the following stand out: gluten allergy; to dairy products (milk, egg); to lactose; to seafood and fish in general; to nuts, legumes and cereals; to vegetables and fruits; and histamine, among others.

Respiratory allergies

You can have an allergy: to the hairs of different animals, to pollen, dust, fungi, mites, etc. As precautionary measures, before this kind of allergies, the pollination index of the geographic area that is visited should be consulted.

Other allergies

In addition, the following allergies can be explained:

• Drug allergies: the most common is the allergy of antibiotics, as is the case of penicillin and its derivatives (ampicillin and amoxicillin, etc.). Also, anti-inflammatory and analgesic.
• Allergy to the sun.
• Allergy to insect bites.

What are the most frequent allergic symptoms?

The discomforts that accompany the allergic conditions are varied and include: rhinitis, conjunctivitis, allergic asthma, dermatitis and urticaria.

In addition, allergies can cause angioedemas, which are characterized by swelling of the eyelids or lips. In the event that glottis edema occurs, a medical center should be urgently called, since the patient's life is at risk due to a potential asphyxiation.

On the other hand, allergies can cause anaphylaxis. This is considered a very serious allergic reaction, caused by drug, food or respiratory allergy. Under this clinical picture, the life of the person is in danger, who urgently needs medical care.

Through the medical assistance network of QTAssist, the passenger will have at their disposal, medical staff, in sanatoriums and associated clinics, as well as home care of all specialties.