How did people in the last explain severe allergies? And what did they say was the cause of death when they died?

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amp1212

Short answer:

They didn't mention it, even in contexts like bee stings where one might encounter serious allergic reactions.

Prior discussion:

Variations of the this question have been asked several times before. More can always be said, but you might look at the responses by u/michellesabrina and u/agentdcf in

How common were allergies during the Middle ages? Were they a known disease or a mystery?

and I added a bit to the topic in

What is known about food allergies in medieval Europe? Was there any kind of medical treatment, or was it even a big problem for them at all?