‘Don’t ignore early signs of allergy,’ warns Dr Gayatri Pandit

Chetana Belagere

Aug 04, 2025

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From itchy eyes and constant sneezing to breathlessness and a dry cough, what may start as an innocent sniffle could be your body raising a warning flag.

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 And no, it is not always the common cold or pollution.

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“Allergy is a progressive disease. What starts as a sneeze can end up as wheeze,” warns Dr Gayatri S Pandit, Consultant ENT and Allergy Specialist.

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Dr Pandit breaks down the most common allergens she sees in her clinic and some lesser-known but easily addressed reasons why symptoms persist.

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Dr Pandit breaks down the most common allergens she sees in her clinic and some lesser-known but easily addressed reasons why symptoms persist.

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At the severe end is anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal reaction to certain foods, medicines, or even insect bites such as from honeybees. But unlike infections, allergies do not go away.

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Recognising the early signs of allergy and understanding this progression, she added, is essential for timely intervention.