Doris Rapp Big 5 Allergy Signs

 Changes in Appearance:

Nose rubbing also known as the allergic salute. Runny nose

Nose wrinkle caused by constantly pushing up on the nose to rub it

Puffy eye bags directly below the eye or toward the outer part of the face

Dark circles under the eye called allergic shiners

Wrinkling under the eye

Brilliant red earlobes

Red cheeks

Spacey "out of it look"

Demon look

Facial tics or twitches

Eczema or atopic dermatitis on the cheeks

Stomach pain or bloated abdomen

Headache

White coating on the tongue

Behavior Changes

Aggression or withdrawal

Lapses into vulgarity

Handwriting or Drawing Changes

Breathing Changes

Asthma

Hay fever

Changes in the Pulse Rate

Reference:

Rapp, Doris, Is This Your Child's World? New York: Bantam Books, 1996, 43-47.

Five Big Clues to Allergy

Dr. Doris Rapp lists 5 big clues that someone is experiencing serious allergic responses. These clues are:
(1) A change in the pulse rate, usually an increase.
(2) Symptoms affecting behavior and memory such as aches, pains, fatigue, depression, hyperactivity, or anxiety.
(3) Changes in appearance such as red earlobes or cheeks, circles under the eyes, and puffiness under the eyes.
(4) Changes in writing and drawing.
(5) Changes in breathing such as coughing or asthma.