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Allergies come in different forms and most commonly are found in reactions to dust or pollen, cat dander, or in common foods like milk or wheat.

While some symptoms can be as light as a mild rash, they can be as severe as chronic asthma or even anaphylaxis - the sudden, severe and potentially fatal, allergic reaction to certain medications, or foods like peanuts or shellfish.

Find out more about allergies in our "best of" guide to keeping your home and family allergy-free, along with a special feature on fighting the effects of grass and tree pollen in Ten Tips to Ease Spring Allergies ...

Allergic Reactions - Good overview from PDR Health with hyperlinks to more on common foods, drugs & medications linked to allergic reactions, and related symptoms.

AAAAI - American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology For medical professionals and for allergy suffers this site offers allergy information and tips for keeping allergies under control. Poster contest for kids, pollen count, asthma and allergy medication guide and more.

Food Allergy & Anaphlaxis Network - An extensive guide to information on allergies & reactions to all types of food with suggested reading, related links, FAQ, special allergy alerts, the latest news and research studies, and a separate section just for Kids and Teens.

Allergy Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention - Comprehensive guide from WebMD with detailed information on allergies to drugs, latex, plants & insect stings, and foods such as wheat, milk, eggs peanuts, shellfish, and more, plus related glossary, FAQ, links, resources & suggested reading.

Peanut Allergy Home Page - One-stop browsing for free literature, news updates and product recalls, where to find peanut-free treats & snacks, busy online discussion boards, related links.

Wheat Allergy Diet - A complete table illustrating do's and don'ts, what to watch for on food labels, and information on using wheat & wheat flour substitutes from the Lucille Packard Children's Hospital.

Pet Allergies - Good fact sheet on the subject describing causes & symptoms, how to avoid or reduce cat allergens in the home. Downloadable brochure Also available in PDF format, from the Humane Society of the United States

Milk Allergy Diet - A guide to its causes & symptoms in infants and older kids, a guide to good milk substitutes, printable list of foods to avoid, general allergic reaction instruction sheet.

World Allergy Organization - International site with excellent coverage of all forms of allergies and links to organizations worldwide. Latex and other contact allergies, food allergies as well as airborne allergens are clearly explained.

Pollen.com - U.S. pollen counts & allergy alerts nationwide, or searchable by zip code for local area information, plus a related FAQ, resource library and related guides to recognizing and living with plant allergies.

Allergy News - Headlines & feature articles on pet, food and children's allergies from major news sources around the globe.

also see -> Childhood Rashes | Children's Health

Asthma | IBS | Lactose Intolerance

also see -> Menacing Molds - Are They Affecting Your Allergies?

This information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.