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Allergies

Learn about allergies

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If you are like a lot of people, you are allergic to something. For most people, allergies mean itchy eyes and a drippy nose. But for a few people, allergies to things like bee stings or nuts cause a whole-body reaction that can be life-threatening. Whether your allergies are dangerous or just annoying, the information in our Learning Center can help you cope.

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Allergic Reaction Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Dye Allergic Rhinitis Allergic Rhinitis Medicines and Children Allergies to Insect Stings Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy Allergy Kit Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy) for Allergic Rhinitis Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex) Alternative Treatment Methods for Allergies Antihistamines Antihistamines for Severe Allergic Reactions Asthma: Pollen as a Trigger Bedbugs Bites and Stings: Flu-Like Symptoms Common Stinging or Biting Insects or Spiders Complications of Allergic Rhinitis Controlling Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home Controlling Indoor Allergens Controlling Indoor Mold Controlling Pet Allergens Corticosteroids for Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Dealing With Mold Allergies Drug Allergies Environmental Illness in Children Environmental Illness: Evaluating Your Home or Workplace Eyelid Problems Fire Ant Stings Fly Bites Food Allergies Food Allergies and Atopic Dermatitis Food Allergies: Names for Common Allergens Hay Fever and Other Seasonal Allergies Health Tracking Forms and Checklists Henna Tattoos (Mehndi) Home Remedies for Bites and Stings How to Recognize Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Immunization Safety Immunotherapy for Allergies to Insect Stings Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Insect Sting Allergies: Who Is Affected Insect Stings: How to Remove the Stinger Insects That Commonly Sting Irritant Plant Rashes Kissing Bugs Living With More Than One Health Problem Medical History for Allergic Rhinitis Medical History for Allergies to Insect Stings Medical History for Drug Allergies Nonpoisonous Spider Bites Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies Peanut Allergy Penicillin Allergy Phototherapy for Atopic Dermatitis Physical Exam for Allergic Rhinitis Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Barrier Lotions and Creams Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Other Plants That Cause a Rash Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Rash From Indirect Contact Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Relieving the Itch Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Tips for Removing Plants Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Tips for Washing Pollen Counts Preventing Bedbugs and Kissing Bugs Preventing Bee Stings Preventing Flea Bites Preventing Insect Stings Preventing Spider Bites Psoralen Plus Ultraviolet Light Therapy (PUVA) for Atopic Dermatitis Rashes Caused by Plants and Sunlight Tattoos: Reporting Problems Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home Treating a Severe Allergic Reaction Treating a Sore Throat Caused by Postnasal Drip Types of Allergens Types of Allergic Rhinitis

Medical Tests
Allergy Tests

Medications
Antihistamines for Allergic Rhinitis Corticosteroids for Allergic Rhinitis Decongestants for Allergic Rhinitis Eyedrops for Allergic Rhinitis Ipratropium Bromide for Allergic Rhinitis Leukotriene Modifiers for Allergic Rhinitis Oral Antihistamines for Atopic Dermatitis Oral Corticosteroids for Atopic Dermatitis Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors for Atopic Dermatitis Topical Corticosteroids for Atopic Dermatitis

Make a Wise Decision
Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies?

Take Action
Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot

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Healthwise Staff

Last Revised: April 21, 2012

Medical Review:

Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

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