Allergy Information
treatments
How medications relieve allergy symptoms
Intelihealth
Allergy information on medications including antihistamines, corticosteroids and mast cell stabilizers. Explains how each one acts on the body.
OTC medication, allergy shots and home modifications are some ways patients manage allergies. Allergy information and potential treatments.
Medications for allergic rhinitis
Drug Digest
Allergy information for those suffering from allergic rhinitis. Covers a variety of treatment options.
All about skin tests
Internet Health Library
Many patients are hesitant about the skin tests used to diagnose allergies. Allergy information and helpful advice for those considering these tests.
Allergy shots: Common questions
Mayo Clinic
Shots may provide allergy relief but many patients are apprehensive about the treatment, so check out this detailed look at the process and common concerns.
symptoms
Often the allergy symptoms may be mistaken for the common cold. This quick reference sheet compares the two.
Short book provides a wealth of food allergy information. Includes useful worksheet for writing out the history of your allergy.
Includes photos and allergy information about contact dermatitis. These allergic reactions are often a response to plants, metals and dyes.
So many symptoms
AAAAI
Allergy symptoms may affect the skin, airways, sinuses, eyes or ears. Get allergy information about common and rare symptoms.
self-help
Food allergies in the family
Children's Hospital Boston
Allergy information for parents of children with serious food allergies. Includes advice for dining away from home and explaining the allergy to others.
Indoor allergens
ACAAI
Are your allergy symptoms caused by indoor irritants? Tips and information on mites, mold and dust allergies.
Hurricane preparedness with food allergies
Allergic Kid
One mom's tips for surviving hurricane season with food allergies. Many can be applied to other emergency situations.
Stress-less shopping for allergy free products
Under4minutes
Allergy blogger offers 10 great tips for shopping for allergy friendly foods.
causes
Understanding allergic reaction
How Stuff Works
Detailed article describes the underlying immune response that produces allergy symptoms.
A video tour explores the how and why of allergies. Useful allergy information with animated molecular visualizations.
Myths about allergies
Aetna
Sometimes allergies are blamed for conditions that actually have a different cause. A look at allergy symptoms and some common misconceptions.

