July 8, 2025 — World Allergy Day

The decision to celebrate World Allergy Day was made in 2005 at the initiative of the World Organization for Allergy and Immunopathology. The purpose of the holiday is to inform the general public about the symptoms of allergic manifestations, to promote regular checkups and examinations. One third of the adult population of the Russian Federation and one fourth of children and adolescents periodically suffer from allergy-related symptoms. This disease is an immunopathological reaction of the body to the effects of an agent as a result of the development of sensitization to it. Currently, there is a tendency towards a steady increase in allergic reactions, which scientists attribute to the increasing use of various preservatives, chemicals, dyes, new medicines, and cosmetics in everyday life. The main symptoms and manifestations of allergies include a runny nose, redness of the eyes, lacrimation, wheezing, bronchospasm, shortness of breath, various skin rashes, and sometimes a headache may appear. One of the most dangerous manifestations of allergies is anaphylactic shock, which manifests itself in the form of itching, severe respiratory distress, profuse sweating, a thready pulse, and a drop in blood pressure. If medical care is not provided on time, such a condition can be fatal.