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  1. Allergy testing - skin 
    Allergy skin tests are used to find out which substances cause a person to have an allergic reaction . These substances are called allergens.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003519.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Food allergy 
    A food allergy is a type of immune response triggered by eggs, peanuts, milk, shellfish or some other specific food. ... gluten intolerance or celiac disease ) A true food allergy is much less common. The immune system normally ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000817.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Allergic rhinitis 
    ... rhinitis is commonly called hay fever or seasonal allergy. ... An allergen is something that triggers an allergy. When a person with allergic rhinitis breathes in an allergen such as pollen, mold, animal dander, or dust, the body releases chemicals that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000813.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Allergies 
    An allergy is an immune response or reaction to substances that are usually not harmful. ... Allergies are very common. Both genes and environment play a role. If both your parents have allergies, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000812.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Latex allergies - for hospital patients 
    If you have a latex allergy, your skin or mucous membranes (eyes, mouth, nose, or other moist areas) react when latex touches them. A severe latex allergy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000499.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Drug allergies 
    Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by an allergic reaction to a drug (medicine). ... A drug allergy involves an immune response in the body that produces an allergic reaction to a medicine. The first time ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000819.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Managing latex allergies at home 
    If you have a latex allergy, your skin or mucous membranes (eyes, mouth, nose, or other moist areas) react when latex touches them. A severe latex allergy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000500.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Allergy shots 
    An allergy shot is a medicine that is injected into your body to treat allergy symptoms. ... An allergy shot contains a small amount of an allergen . This is a substance that causes an allergic reaction. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000405.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Asthma and allergy resources 
    ... are good resources for information on asthma and allergies : Allergy and Asthma Network -- allergyasthmanetwork.org/ American Academy of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002190.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Serum sickness 
    ... is a reaction that is similar to an allergy . The immune system reacts to medicines that contain ... Unlike other drug allergies , which occur very soon after receiving the medicine, serum sickness develops 7 to 21 days after the first exposure ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000820.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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