To sign *allergic*, start by bringing both hands in front of your face with your index fingers extended and pointing horizontally in opposite directions. Position your dominant index finger closer to your nose. Then, pull your hands apart horizontally, curling your fingers into closed fists as you move them away from each other.
Point to yourself to sign 'I', sign 'ALLERGIC', and then sign 'CAT' by pinching your fingers near your cheek like whiskers.
Sign 'FOOD', then 'ALLERGIC', and point to the person while raising your eyebrows to ask a yes/no question.
Sign 'SPRING', then 'ALLERGIC', and use a frustrated facial expression to show that the allergies are bothering you.
Point to yourself to sign 'I', sign 'ALLERGIC', and then sign 'CAT' by pinching your fingers near your cheek like whiskers.
Sign 'FOOD', then 'ALLERGIC', and point to the person while raising your eyebrows to ask a yes/no question.
Sign 'SPRING', then 'ALLERGIC', and use a frustrated facial expression to show that the allergies are bothering you.
Yes, this sign is used as a general term for all allergies, whether they are seasonal, food-related, or pet allergies. You can specify the type by signing the allergen first, like signing 'FOOD' before 'ALLERGIC'.
Yes, you should use your dominant hand to point to or touch your nose, while your non-dominant hand stays slightly further out in front of it.
The nose is used conceptually to represent a physical reaction, such as sneezing or a runny nose. Over time, this sign has evolved to mean any allergic reaction, regardless of the specific symptom.
