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Recognizing the allergic person

M B Marks

    American Family Physician
    |July 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Recognizing facial cues like eye rubbing and specific facial lesions can help identify individuals with allergies and related conditions. These signs may indicate allergic rhinitis and other underlying allergic issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Allergy and Immunology
    • Otolaryngology
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Allergic conditions often manifest with subtle behavioral and physical signs.
    • Facial characteristics and actions can serve as indicators for underlying allergic diathesis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight characteristic facial signs and actions associated with allergic conditions.
    • To emphasize the importance of recognizing these signs for early identification of allergic problems.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational analysis of characteristic facial expressions and lesions in allergic individuals.
    • Correlation of specific actions (e.g., eye rubbing, throat clearing) with allergic symptoms.

    Main Results:

    • Specific facial signs such as dark circles, eye bags, and injected conjunctivas are noted.

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  • Behavioral indicators including gaping expression, throat clearing, and eye/nose rubbing are associated with allergic rhinitis.
  • Potential links between bruxism, malocclusion, and allergic diathesis are suggested.

    • Conclusions:

    • Awareness of these facial clues can aid in the recognition of allergic individuals.
    • Early identification of allergic problems may be facilitated by observing these characteristic signs and actions.