Allergies

Learn about allergies

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 full-body reaction that can be life-threatening. Whether your allergies are dangerous or just annoying, the information in our Learning Centre can help you cope.

Get started learning more about allergies in topics such as:

• Allergic Rhinitis
• Food Allergies
• Controlling indoor allergens
• Should I have allergy shots?

More Information

• Health Topics
• Medical Tests
• Medications
• Make a Wise Decision
• Take Action

Health Topics

Allergic Reaction

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergies to Insect Stings

Allergy shots (immunotherapy) for allergic rhinitis

Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)

Drug Allergies

Food Allergies

Immunotherapy for allergies to insect stings

Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites

Peanut Allergy

Penicillin Allergy

Photochemotherapy (PUVA) for atopic dermatitis

Phototherapy for atopic dermatitis

Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac

Medical Tests

Allergy Tests

Medications

Antihistamines for allergic rhinitis

Corticosteroids for allergic rhinitis

Cromolyn sodium 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

Should I have allergy shots for allergies to insect stings?

Should I take allergy shots (immunotherapy) for allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma?

Take Action

Avoiding outdoor allergens

Controlling indoor allergens

Giving a child an epinephrine shot

Giving yourself an epinephrine shot

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Author:	Lila Havens	Last Updated: September 1, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
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