The six signs you could be allergic to the cold – and when your allergy could be life-threatening

THE cold weather can trigger a range of symptoms, with the most common being shivering.

But if certain symptoms seem out of the ordinary when you step outside in winter, it could be you’re allergic to the cold.

GettyCold urticaria is similar to other allergies – it can cause physical symptoms and can become life-threatening[/caption] GettyHives, which are red, itchy bumps that appear on the skin, can appear after exposure to the cold[/caption]

Being allergic to the cold is a condition known as cold urticaria.