Allergies
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.
Get started learning more about allergies in topics such as:
Health Topics
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis Medicines and Children
- Allergies to Insect Stings
- Allergy shots (immunotherapy) for allergic rhinitis
- Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)
- Bedbugs and Kissing Bugs
- Controlling Animal Dander and Other Pet Allergens
- Controlling Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home
- Controlling Indoor Mold
- 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
- Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home
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
Last Updated: May 6, 2008
Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine


