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Allergies can range from being minor inconveniences to life-threatening emergencies. Whether you, someone you love, or someone you take care of has an allergy, developing a thorough understanding of allergies and allergic reactions can prepare you to make smart decisions about living with the condition. Through the Web you'll learn what kinds of allergies there are, what triggers them, how they affect humans, how they can be prevented, and much more. Take the next step toward making your life easier and safer!

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Allergy Information

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Allergy Types

Although people can be allergic to just about anything, some allergies are more common than others. ... read more »

Children and Allergies

Having an allergy may make a child feel isolated. Not being able to eat food at birthday parties, ... read more »

Living with Allergies as a Child

Having a child with allergies, particularly life-threatening allergies, can be challenging. In an ... read more »

Allergy Treatment

There are a variety of ways to treat allergies, including medication, prevention, and by nullifying symptoms. The method and effectiveness of an allergy treatment depends on the type of allergy and how severe it is. In this section you'll find more information about how allergies can be treated.

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Not all allegery treatments work for everyone and sometimes treatments stop working after a while. It's important to keep open communication with your allergist to be sure that any changes or concerns are addressed as soon as possible.

Children may resist treatment that's uncomfortable or inconvenient. If your child is having difficulty with his or her treatment plan, enlist the help of healthcare professionals who are used to dealing with children and teens. They will likely have treatments that are child-friendly and may be able to help by teaching you some tricks of the trade.

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The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Web site discusses managing emergencies that result from severe allergic reactions. Using the S.A.F.E. approach (Seek help immediately, identify the Allergen, Follow up with a specialist, and carry Epinephrine for emergencies), this site clearly outlines some emergency situations that can arise. Links lead to you symptoms of anaphylaxis, the severe reaction to allergens that can affect your breathing, and an anaphylaxis emergency plan.

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The Mayo Clinic has a section on the many options available in allergy treatment. With an extensive chart that lists different medications by type, and includes their purpose and side effects, people can see why their doctor may have prescribed a certain medication.

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Allergies in America has a "Living With & Treatment" page that reviews the different types of treatments for allergies.

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Familydoctor.org has a page on controlling symptoms that offers good tips on how to minimize your exposure to common allergens. Lower on this page is a section on allergy medications and a description of what allergy shots do. This article is also available in Spanish.

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Familydoctor.org also has this very helpful page on anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs when you have been exposed to an allergen. Anaphylaxis can and has caused deaths, so this is an important topic to learn about.

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