Allergies

Food, animal dander and the environment are all reasons that some people experience allergic reactions. Learn about the types of allergies and treatment options.

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Mold allergies can lead to lung conditions such as bronchitis. Find out how mold can cause bronchitis from this article.

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Skin allergies can be caused by something you touch, or they can be a symptom of an allergic reaction to something you ate or inhaled. Learn whether you can get skin allergies on your eyelids in this article.

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A penicillin allergy may be genetic or it may be caused by environmental factors. Find out what causes penicillin allergies from this article.

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Steroid drops help with eye allergies, but you have to be careful how you use them. Learn whether steroid drops help with eye allergies in this article.

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Milk allergies are often the first to develop in babies. Learn whether there's a connection between dairy allergies and skin allergies in this article.

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Eye allergies can cause redness, itching and tearing. Learn whether eye cream is an effective remedy for eye allergies in this article.

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People can be allergic to horses as well as to household pets. Learn if there is any way to treat an allergy to horses in this article.

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Pollen allergies tend to develop during childhood or early adulthood. Learn how long allergies to pollen last in this article.

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Seek medical treatment for an allergic reaction to penicillin. Find out what allergy medicines you can take for an allergy to penicillin from this article.

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There are many myths about pet allergies out there. Take a look at some common myths about pet allergies and find out what is actually true.

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Sinus problems can be caused by an allergy to gluten. Find out more about how gluten allergies cause sinus problems by reading this article.

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If you're allergic to eggs, it means you have to avoid them altogether. Learn what you can substitute for eggs if you have an egg allergy in this article.

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The only way to manage a gluten allergy is by eliminating gluten from your diet. Find out more about what foods people with gluten allergies must avoid from this article.

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Not all people who are allergic to gluten have celiac disease. Find out more about the differences between celiac disease and a gluten allergy from this article.

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Many people suffer from allergies to pet dander. Learn whether an allergy shot will help with an allergy to pet dander in this article.

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A severe skin rash, known as Dermatitis Herpetiformis, is one of the symptoms of a gluten allergy. Find out more about skin rashes caused by gluten allergies from this article.

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Children may display a range of symptoms to gluten allergies. Find out more about gluten allergy symptoms in children from this article.

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Many people with gluten allergies experience uncontrolled weight gain. Find out more about how gluten allergies can cause weight gain from this article.

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One of the possible reactions to a peanut allergy is anaphylaxis, which can cause death. Learn how many people die each year from peanut allergies in this article.

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Since peanut allergies can be very dangerous, it's important to know what you're eating. Learn whether it's safe to eat peanut oil if you have a peanut allergy in this article.

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Fish is a good source for healthful omega-3 fatty acids. Learn whether there's a connection between fish allergies and omega 3 in this article.

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Gluten allergies can be mild to life-threatening. Find out about desensitizing a gluten allergy from this article.

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Some people have unpleasant reactions to certain artificially colored foods. Learn about food dye allergies in this article.

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Some common food allergies in infants are to milk, eggs, nuts, soy and wheat. Learn what some common food allergies in kids are in this article.

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Allergic contact dermatitis is the allergic reaction you see in your skin when you touch certain substances. Learn about the common skin allergies to metal in this article.

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