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 whole-body reaction that can be life-threatening. Whether your allergies are dangerous or just annoying, the information in our Learning Center can help you cope.
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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
- Living With More Than One Health Problem
- Peanut Allergy
- Penicillin Allergy
- Phototherapy for atopic dermatitis
- Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac
- Psoralen plus ultraviolet light therapy (PUVA) for atopic dermatitis
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
Credits
| Author | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Last Updated | May 6, 2008 |
| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS | Last Updated: May 6, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine | |
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