Allergies -- they’re frustrating, irritating, sometimes life-threatening. Why are some people sensitive to the most ordinary things – milk, nuts, dust -- while others are not? How can you tame an allergy? The experts at VitaDocs have brought together the best information to help you put your allergies to rest.

Overview & Facts

What are Allergies?

• What Is an Allergy?
• Plagued By Pollen Allergy? You’re Not Alone

Causes

• What Causes Allergies?
• Allergens: They're Everywhere

Are You At Risk?

• Who Gets Allergies?
• Children & Peanut Allergy
• Children & Bee Stings

Prevention

• How to Prevent Allergies

Symptoms & Types

Symptoms

• What Are Typical Allergy Symptoms?
• Related Web Site: Severe Allergy Symptoms - Know What to Watch For

Types

• Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)
• Hives (Urticaria)
• Poison Ivy & Plant Allergies
• Bee Sting Allergy
• Pet Allergies: What You Can Do
• Latex Allergy
• Mold Allergy
• Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
• Cosmetic Allergies
• Drug Allergies
• Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
• Eye Allergies (Allergic Conjunctivitis)
• Understanding Food Allergies
• Is it Food Allergy or Just a Food Intolerance?
• Milk Allergy
• Egg Allergy
• Nut Allergy
• Fish Allergy
• Shellfish Allergy
• Soy Allergy
• Sun Allergy
• Wheat Allergy
• Aspirin Allergy (Salicylate Allergy)
• Sulfite Allergy

Warning Signs

• Severe Allergies

Complications

• Allergies & Asthma
• Related Guide: Children, Allergies & Asthma
• Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)

Diagnosis & Tests

Diagnosis

• Allergy Testing: The Physical Exam
• Food Allergy Testing
• Allergy Symptom Diary

Tests

• Allergy Skin Test
• Blood Test for Allergies

Treatment & Care

Treatment

• Allergy Medications: An Overview
• Natural Allergy Relief
• Antihistamines
• Decongestants
• Anticholinergic Nasal Allergy Sprays
• Steroid Nasal Sprays
• Allergy Eye Drops
• Leukotriene Inhibitors
• Mast Cell Inhibitors
• Allergy Shots
• Skin Allergies
• Hay Fever Treatments
• Food Allergy Treatments
• Latex Allergy Treatments

Care

• Natural Allergy Relief
• Should I Take Allergy Shots?
• EpiPen: It Could Save Your Child’s Life
• Giving an Adult an Epinephrine Injection

Living & Managing

Living and Coping

• 8 Home Remedies for Allergies
• How to Prevent Food Allergies
• Allergy Relief in the Fall
• Tool: Your Local Allergy Forecast
• Allergy Remedies to Help You Sleep
• Spring Allergies? Get to Work
• Hidden Allergens: Allergy Triggers Where You’d Never Expect

Personal Stories

• Allergies: Personal Stories

Support & Resources

Finding Help

• Allergies: Finding Help

Resources

• Allergy Organizations
• Suggested Reading
• Related Web Site: Asthma and Allergy Foundation

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