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Allergies and Asthma: Suggested Readings
... Allergies: General Resources Allergies A to Z Myron A. Lipkowitz, RP, MD Facts on File, Inc. Department M274, 11 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001 (212) 290-8090 or 1-800-322-8755 Allergies, Disease in D...

Allergy and Asthma Resources
... Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics America, Inc. (AAN/MA) 3554 Chain Bridge Rd., Suite 200 Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 385-4403 or 1-800-878-4403 www.podi.com/health/aanma Allergy Management...

Nut Allergies
... Allergic reaction to nuts can progress rapidly to anaphylaxis. Peanut allergy is responsible for more fatalities than any other type of allergy. If you suffer from a nut allergy, strictly avoiding nut...

Shellfish Allergies
... If you suffer from a shellfish allergy, strictly avoiding shellfish and food containing shellfish is the only way to prevent a reaction. If your doctor is able to identify exactly which type of shellf...

Soy Allergy
... Soybeans are legumes. Other foods in the legume family include navy beans, kidney beans, string beans, black beans, pinto beans, chickpeas (garbanzo or chichi beans), lentils, carob, licorice, and pea...

The Connection Between Food Allergies and Asthma?
... Any reaction to a food that is abnormal is considered an adverse reaction. Adverse reactions are classified either as food intolerance or food allergy. Food allergy is defined as an over-reaction by t...

Allergy Overview
... What are allergies? Allergies are the immune system’s incorrect response to a foreign substance. Exposure to what is normally a harmless substance, such as pollen, causes the immune system to react as...

Allergic Reactions to Stings
... What is an allergic reaction?Insect allergies most frequently occur after being stung by a bee, wasp, yellow jacket, hornet, or fire ant. Most people are not allergic to insect stings and may mistake ...

Drug Allergies
... What is a drug allergy? A drug allergy is an allergic reaction to a medication. When the drug enters the body, it triggers an immune system response. The immune system creates specific IgE antibodies ...

Egg Allergy
... Egg allergy -- especially to egg whites -- is more common in children than in adults and reactions range from mild to severe. Mild reactions tend to involve the skin and gastrointestinal tracts. Sever...

Fish Allergies
... If you suffer from a fish allergy, strictly avoiding fish and food containing fish products is the only way to prevent a reaction. If your doctor is able to identify exactly which type of fish causes ...

Food Allergies
... What is a food allergy? A food allergy occurs when the immune system responds defensively to a specific food protein that is not harmful to the body. When that food is first eaten, the immune system r...

Problem Foods: Is It an Allergy or Intolerance?
... What is a food allergy? A food allergy is an immune system response. It is caused when the body mistakes an ingredient in food—usually a protein—as harmful and creates a defense system (antibodies) to...

Latex Allergy
... What is latex?Latex, also known as rubber or natural latex, is derived from the milky sap of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. This tree is found in Africa and Southeast Asia. What is latex allergy...

Milk Allergies
... If you suffer from a milk allergy, strictly avoiding milk and food containing milk and milk products is the only way to prevent a reaction, which can include bloating, abdominal cramps, flatulence, di...

Sulfite Sensitivity
... Sulfites are a group of sulfur-based compounds that may occur naturally or may be added to food as an enhancer and preservative. The FDA estimates that one out of 100 people is sensitive to the compou...

Wheat Allergy
... Foods made with wheat are staples of the American diet; however, many people are allergic to proteins found in wheat, called gluten. If you are allergic to gluten strictly avoiding wheat and wheat pro...

Allergies: Questions and Answers
... How can I tell if my son has allergies or just a common cold? Symptoms of allergies and colds can be similar, but here''s how to tell the difference: Occurrence of symptoms -- Both allergies and colds...

How to Create a Dust-Free Bedroom
... If you are dust-sensitive, especially if you have allergies and/or asthma, you can reduce some of your misery by creating a "dust-free" bedroom. Dust may contain molds, fibers, and dander fr...

Environmental Management for Allergies
... Medicines help treat your allergy symptoms once you''ve got them, but there are several steps you can take to prevent symptoms before they strike. The following recommendations can help you avoid alle...

Living With a Food Allergy
... Strictly avoiding your trigger foods is the only way to prevent a reaction and maintain control over your food allergy. A registered dietitian is an excellent resource for nutrition information and me...

Medical Evaluation of Allergies
... Before your appointmentBefore your appointment with an allergist or other physician, it is helpful to keep a diary of your allergy symptoms. Medical history: Questions your doctor may ask What type of...

Reading a Food Label for a Soy-Free Diet
... A soy free diet is indicated for soy protein allergy. Here is a list of terms commonly used on ingredient labels that indicate the presence of soy. Avoid foods that contain these ingredients: Hydrolyz...

Allergy Skin Testing
... What is an allergy skin test?An allergy skin test, also called a scratch test, is used to identify the substances that are causing your allergy symptoms. It is performed by applying an extract of an a...

Elimination Diet and Food Challenge Test
... The elimination diet involves removing specific foods or ingredients from your diet that you and your doctor suspect may be causing your allergy symptoms. (Common allergy-causing foods are milk, eggs,...

Special Diets for Food Allergies
... A food allergy is caused when the body’s immune system mistakes an ingredient in food—usually a protein—as harmful and creates a defense system (special compounds called antibodies) to fight it. An al...

Pediatric Allergies: What You Should Know
... What is an allergy? Allergy, also known as hypersensitivity, is an altered immune response to a usually otherwise harmless substance. Children with allergies have increased sensitivity to one or more ...

Anaphylaxis
... What is anaphylaxis?Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic response. The immune system creates specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies (which are normally made to fight disease) toward ...

Stress and Allergies
... How does stress affect allergies? Stress is the body’s response to conflicts or situations—both internal and external—that disturb or interfere with the normal balance in our lives. Virtually all of t...

Overview
... Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Common triggers include insect venoms, latex, foods and medications. Your immune system produces antibodies that defend agai...

Sinusitis
... You're coughing and sneezing and tired and achy. You think that you might be getting a cold. Later, when the medicines you've been taking to relieve the symptoms of the common cold are not wor...

National Study Shows Dog and Cat Allergens are Universally Present in U.S. Homes
... Scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), one of the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have found that detect...

Early Fevers Associated with Lower Allergy Risk Later in Childhood
... Infants who experience fevers before their first birthday are less likely to develop allergies by ages six or seven, according to a new study funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious...

Food Allergy and Intolerances
... Food allergies or food intolerances affect nearly everyone at some point. People often have an unpleasant reaction to something they ate and wonder if they have a food allergy. One out of three people...

National Study Shows 82 Percent of U.S. Homes Have Mouse Allergens
... Scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Science (NIEHS), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have found that detectable levels of mouse allergen exist in the majority ...

How to Create a Dust-Free Bedroom
... If you are dust-sensitive, especially if you have allergies and/or asthma, you can reduce some of your misery by creating a "dust-free" bedroom. Dust may contain molds, fibers, and dander from dogs, c...

Allergy and Asthma Resources
... AIR FILTERING DEVICES Environmental Protection Agency Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 (202) 272-0167 http://www.epa.gov ALLERGIC SKIN DISEASES National Institute ...

Allergy Statistics
... Each year more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergic diseases[1]. Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic disease in the United States, costing the health care system $18 billion annua...