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Allergy: MedlinePlus

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05/05/2016 03:16 PM EDT

Source: National Center for Farmworker Health, Consumers Union of U.S. - PDF
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Allergy, Food Allergy, Hay Fever, Hives

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The primary NIH organization for research on Allergy is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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Summary

An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are

Pollen
Dust mites
Mold spores
Pet dander
Food
Insect stings
Medicines

Normally, your immune system fights germs. It is your body's defense system. In most allergic reactions, however, it is responding to a false alarm. Genes and the environment probably both play a role.

Allergies can cause a variety of symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling, or asthma. Allergies can range from minor to severe. Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction that can be life-threatening. Doctors use skin and blood tests to diagnose allergies. Treatments include medicines, allergy shots, and avoiding the substances that cause the reactions.

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Start Here

Allergic Reactions (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology)Available in Spanish
Allergies (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Environmental Allergies (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

Latest News

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Can Certain Allergy Meds Worsen Restless Legs Syndrome? (04/19/2016, HealthDay)
Spring Allergies? Don't Assume It's Only Pollen (04/15/2016, HealthDay)
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Diagnosis and Tests

Allergy Blood Testing (American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
Allergy Skin Tests (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Allergy Testing (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology)Available in Spanish
Allergy Tests: When You Need Them and When You Don't (ABIM Foundation)
Cold or Allergies: Which Is It? (For Parents) (Nemours Foundation)
Cold, Flu, or Allergy? Know the Difference for Best Treatment (National Institutes of Health)
Is It a Cold or an Allergy? (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) - PDFAvailable in Spanish
WBC (White Blood Cell) Differential Count (American Association for Clinical Chemistry)

Prevention and Risk Factors

Allergens and Irritants (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
Allergy-Proof Your House (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Environmental Control Measures (For Parents) (Nemours Foundation)
Trigger Avoidance in Allergic Rhinitis (Beyond the Basics) (UpToDate)

Treatments and Therapies

Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines (American Academy of Family Physicians)Available in Spanish
Allergy Medications: Know Your Options (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Allergy Shots and Allergy Drops for Adults and Children (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Allergy Shots: Could They Help Your Allergies? (American Academy of Family Physicians)Available in Spanish
Butterbur (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)
Decongestants: OTC Relief for Congestion (American Academy of Family Physicians)Available in Spanish
Itching for Allergy Relief? (Food and Drug Administration)
Medicines to Treat Allergies (National Center for Farmworker Health, Consumers Union of U.S.) - PDF
Nasal Wash Treatment (National Jewish Health)Available in Spanish
Time to Talk: 5 Things to Know about Complementary Health Approaches for Seasonal Allergy Relief (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)
Treating Allergies, Hay Fever, and Hives (Consumers Union of U.S.) - PDFAvailable in Spanish

Related Issues

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology)Available in Spanish
Allergies and Asthma: They Often Occur Together (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Allergy Capitals (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America)
Allergy Meds Could Affect Your Driving (Food and Drug Administration)Available in Spanish
Colds, Allergies and Sinusitis - How to Tell the Difference (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology) - PDFAvailable in Spanish
Dark Circles under Eyes (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EE) or (EoE) (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology)Available in Spanish
Feel Better. Live Better. See an Allergist / Immunologist (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology)Available in Spanish

Specifics

Allergic Skin Conditions (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology)Available in Spanish
Cockroach Allergy (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America)
Dust Mite Allergy (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Mold Allergy (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America)
Nickel Allergy (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Oral Hypersensitivity Reactions (American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons)
Pet Allergy (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Physical Allergy (Merck & Co., Inc.)
Stinging Insect Allergy (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology)Available in Spanish
Sun Allergy (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)