Allergic symptoms can be caused by irritants such as strong odors/fumes (perfumes, detergents, cleaning products, paints, gasoline), diesel particulates, smoke (for example, cigarettes, smoke from field burning or wood stoves), alcoholic drinks, aspirin, and even some medications such as beta-blockers, which are taken for high blood pressure. We cannot skin for test irritants like we can allergens, but avoidance of these things may help reduce symptoms.