What are the common symptoms of allergy? There are many symptoms like • Reddening of skin • Cough and cold and in some cases running nose (rhinitis) • Irritation, reddening and watery eyes • Severe breathing problems • Reduction in immunity ..Why is Ayurveda the preferred choice for treatment of allergies? Modern drugs may not be 100 % effective in dealing with allergy • Modern drugs – antihistamines are generally given after an allergic reaction has occurred. • Most antihistamines can cause sedation and take time to provide relief many times the number of days. • Antihistamine drugs may also cause dry nose, dry throat, blocking of the nose, reduced brain activity, lethargy and sleepy feeling, drowsiness, inability to work/drive. • Antihistamine drugs are given after the allergy has occurred and do not help in preventing allergy. County of OriginIndia