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Consumer health education information about allergies and allergic-immunologic diseases. Discusses common allergens and allergies, the effects of some allergies (asthma) on other conditions (pregnancy... Details >
This page provides information on Airborne allergens.... Details >
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
You have an allergy when your body overreacts to things that don't cause problems for most people. These things are called allergens. ... Details >
You can find an allergist in your area by searching the online database and entering a zip code or a city, state and street address.... Details >
Children can choose and print out a picture from this page for a fun activity. You can either find the hidden words in the Allergy and Asthma Word Search or find your way out of the Big Bad Roach Maz... Details >
Use the alphabetical index on this page to find definitions for most commonly used allergy-related words and medical terms. Link to other allergy resources are also available from this web site.... Details >
This site provides information on Allergies. Allergies are diseases of the immune system that cause an overreaction to substances called "allergens." Allergies are grouped by the kind of trigger, time... Details >
Use this database to search for an Amer member physician in your area. You may search this database in four ways: by distance, state, country, physician name and physician specialty.... Details >
Antihistamines are medicines that help stop allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing and a runny nose. ... Details >
A coloring book to help kids feel better when their allergies or asthma bother them. You can choose any superhero from the coloring book to color. The superheroes have names that are familiar -- like ... Details >
This Web site was designed to help you survive the seasons by providing information on asthma, allergies, allergens, and asthma irritants such as cigarette smoke, cockroaches, dustmites, house dust, m... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Key facts, statistics, new research, and additional resources about childhood asthma, a serious chronic disease that affects nearly nine million children in the United States.... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
Each year, millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food. Although most food allergies cause relatively mild and minor symptoms, some food allergies can cause severe reactions, and may even be... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, can be caused by insect stings, latex, foods, and medications... ... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
This page provides information on complication, prevention, and treatment if a cold or allergy.... Details >
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
An official publication of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology brings timely clinical papers, instructive case reports, and detailed... Details >
This fact sheet discusses the allergic reaction to rubber in individuals with spina bifida. The fact sheet stresses that spina bifida individuals should avoid contact with rubber products, particularl... Details >
Follow this site's links to other websites and information sources about latex allergy.... Details >
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This web site is maintained by the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy & Foundation and is designed to help you to find an AAOA member physician in your area. You may search the database -- using ... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
A list of brochures that cover various topics in asthma, allergy and immunology. Available in both Spanish and English, these documents are intended for use as an educational supplement to the care y... Details >
Many common types of allergies can be confirmed with the use of skin testing. But many people may not realize how and why skin testing is used, or think that this procedure is painful and inconvenient... Details >
AAFA has Educational Support Groups (ESGs) all across the country to help you gather relevant information about asthma and allergies and offer emotional support. Although the settings may vary, groups... Details >
Any substance that can trigger an allergic reaction is called an allergen. To determine which specific substances are triggering your allergies, your allergist/immunologist will safely and effectively... Details >
How to determine if your allergy problems require you to seek professional help so you get the proper treatment to manage the problem. This fact sheet explains how an allergist helps and lists the sy... Details >