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Immune System

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Diseases: Autoimmune Diseases | HIV & AIDS | Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases

Allergy: General Allergy | Allergens | Allergic Reactions | Allergy Testing | Allergy Treatment

Other Topics: General Immune System


Allergens

(Jump to: General Information | Animals | Drugs | Dust Mites | Food | Indoor Allergens | Insects | Latex | Metals | Mold | Plants | Sick Building Syndrome )

General Information
What is an Allergen?:AAAAI
Something in the Air: Airborne Allergens:NIAID [PDF] [Order printed copy]


Animals
Pet Allergy:ACAAI
Pet Allergy:Mayo Clinic
Animal Allergy: Overview:National Jewish Health


Drugs
Drug Allergy: Watching for Unexpected Reactions to Medications:Mayo Clinic
Medications (and Allergic Reactions):Anaphylaxis.com
Allergies to Medications/Drugs:National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Aspirin Sensitivity:American Medical Association
Flu Vaccine and Egg Allergy:ACAAI
Allergy to Penicillin and Other Antibiotics:UpToDate Patient Information
See also Blood and Lymphatic Systems, Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
See also Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases,Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
See also Therapy and Drugs, Adverse Drug Reactions


Dust Mites
Dust Mite Allergy: Overview:National Jewish Health
Dust Mite Allergy:Mayo Clinic
House Dust Allergy:ACAAI
How to Create a Dust-Free Bedroom:NIAID


Food
Food Allergy:AAAAI
Food Allergy:Mayo Clinic
Food Allergy: An Overview:NIAID [PDF] [Order printed copy]
Food Allergy: Overview:National Jewish Health
Common Food Allergens:Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
Food Allergies: Food Labels List Top Eight Allergens:Mayo Clinic
Hidden Sources of Food Allergens:Mayo Clinic
Pediatric Food Allergies:American Academy of Otolaryngology
Living With Food Allergies : A Complete Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle:netLibrary
Food Hypersensitivity and Adverse Reactions : A Practical Guide for Diagnosis and Management:netLibrary
Caring for Your Child With Severe Food Allergies:netLibrary
Food Allergy, MedlinePlus


Indoor Allergens
Indoor Allergens:AAAAI
Indoor Allergy Survival Tips:ACAAI
Some 250 Allergens in the Workplace Are Linked to Allergic Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis:ACAAI
Indoor Air Pollution, see Accidents, Poisons and Violence, Air Pollution


Insects
Cockroaches:NIEHS
Cockroach Allergens Have Greatest Impact on Childhood Asthma In Many U.S. Cities:NIEHS
See also Accidents, Poisons and Violence, Insect Bites and Stings


Latex
Latex Allergy:AAAAI
Latex Allergy:Mayo Clinic
Latex Allergy Topics:American Latex Allergy Association
Latex Allergy, MedlinePlus


Metals
Chrome Allergy:New Zealand Dermatological Society
Cobalt Allergy:New Zealand Dermatological Society
Nickel Allergy:New Zealand Dermatological Society
Nickel Allergy:American Osteopathic College of Dermatology


Mold
Mold Allergy:AAAAI
Molds in the Environment:CDC
Pollen and Mold Counts:National Allergy Bureau
A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home:EPA
Protect Yourself from Mold:CDC
Environmental & Industrial Fungal Infestations:Doctor Fungus
Molds:MedlinePlus


Plants
Outdoor Allergens:AAAAI
What is Pollen?:AAAAI
Pollen:NIEHS
Pollen and Mold Counts:National Allergy Bureau
Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac:American Academy of Dermatology


Sick Building Syndrome
Sick Building Syndrome:Environmental Health Center
Sick Building Syndrome:Doctor Fungus


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