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Gesundheit! Find Online Relief for Your Allergies

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

Our immune systems are the biological systems that help us fight off potentially harmful, ... read more »

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 ... read more »

Find an Allergy Doctor

Sometimes finding the right allergist can be as simple as asking for a referral from your family ... read more »

Allergy News and Research

News about allergies can range from food recalls due to products that have come into contact with ... read more »

Allergy Support

One great thing that has come out of the Web is the ability to connect with others who have similar interests, goals, hobbies-even illnesses. There are forums for exchanging information, newsletters to receive, and even sites where you can ask questions of experts. Here are a few sites that can put you in touch with others who have allergies, or with parents who are dealing with children who have allergies.

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When exchanging information on a public forum, remember that what you write is visible for anyone to see, even in forums that require registration. Think carefully before posting private or sensitive information in an online forum.

Public forums are just that: public. Pretty much anyone can join and add their two cents to a discussion. When reading about tips and tricks, cures, or treatments, remember that you have no way to judge the author's credibility. While it's good to gather as much information as you can, bring it to a healthcare professional who can help you decide if the information you're receiving is legitimate.

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For discussion ...

The Natural Rubber Latex Allergy Discussion Group is an e-mail list that you can join to discuss all aspects of latex allergy, from research to treatment.

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The Allergy Discussion Group is hosted at the same site as the latex group above and covers all types of human allergies. It hosts an e-mail list that you can join to discuss various allergies and the issues people with allergies encounter.

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For blogs ...

My Kids' Allergies is a blog written by a mother of two young children, one of whom is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, cats, dust mites, and mold. The blog discusses her experience with children's allergies, and provides insight for parents and caregivers. Use the extremely helpful blogroll on the left to find other allergy blogs and useful allergy Web sites.

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Please Don't Pass The Nuts is a blog written by "Allergic Girl," a young New Yorker chronicling the culinary experience of living with allergies to salmon, tree nuts, lemongrass, many types of melons, tropical fruits, and nightshade veggies. Restaurant reviews, recipes, and insight on eating well despite a restrictive diet make this blog a must-read.

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Gluten Free Blog is a go-to guide for gluten-free recipes and the discussion of pressing issues in "the Celiac and Wheat-Free" community. For further gluten-free reading, see the blogs and links listed on the right side of the page.

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AllerJeez is a blog maintained by the mom of a young child who has many food allergies. Search the archives for previous entries or leave comments on entries as they are published.

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For support groups ...

AllergicChild.com has a "Food Allergy Support Group" page that helps you find support groups throughout the United States (listed by state) and in a handful of other countries (Australia, Canada, Guam, Ireland, South Africa, Switzerland, Italy, and the United Kingdom).

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AllergyMoms is a site devoted to parents of kids with food allergies. Their "Support Group" page lists nonprofit advocacy groups, child/teen groups, national online organizations, local U.S. groups by state, and Canadian support groups by province.

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