Allergies WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Allergies
Allergies are abnormal immune system reactions to things that are generally not harmful to people. Pollen, medicines, or food are a few substances that can cause an allergic reaction. These substances are known as allergens.1 When a person has an allergy, their immune system mistakenly believes that the allergen is harmful. In order to protect the body, IgE antibodies are produced by the immune system. These cause certain cells in the body to release chemicals into the bloodstream. One particular chemical is called histamine. Histamine is what causes allergic responses.2
Fast Facts:
- Allergy symptoms can be mild, such as itching, sneezing, runny nose, or eczema to more severe ones such as hives, wheezing, and shortness of breath.2
- The parts of the body that are prone to react to allergies include the eyes, nose, lungs, skin, and stomach.2
- Sinus problems, eczema, and asthma are all linked to allergies.3
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What Are The Symptoms of Allergies?
- WebMD: Allergies: Symptoms & Types
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Allergies - Symptoms
- HealthScout: Symptoms of Allergies
- eHow: How to Diagnose Allergies and Other How To's
What Are The Types of Allergies?
- New York Online Access to Health (NOAH): Types of Allergies
- WrongDiagnosis: Types of Allergies
- WebMD: Allergies: Symptoms & Types
- Wikia: List of Types of Allergies
- eMedicine: Indoor Aeroallergens
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Allergies?
- WrongDiagnosis: Treatments for Allergies
- WebMD: Allergies: Treatment & Care
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Allergies - Treatments
- eMedTV: Current Treatments for Most Allergy Triggers
- eHow: How to Fight Allergies and other How To's
- YouTube: Managing Your Asthma and Allergies this Spring
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Allergies?
- About.com: Natural Treatments for Allergies
- WikiHealth: Natural Remedies for Allergies
- FamilyDoctor: Allergies: Things You Can Do to Control Your Symptoms
How Do You Prevent Allergies?
- WikiHow: How to Make Your Allergies Go Away
- WebMD: Allergy Proofing Your Environment
- KidsHealth: Allergies
- Mayo Clinic: Food Allergy
Wisdom, Stories and Blogs about Allergies
- Allergizer Blog: Allergies: Cases, Symptoms, Treatment and Medical Research
- My Kids' Allergies: Glimpse into Life With Food-Allergic Kids
- My Life with Allergies: Learn About Your Allergies and Take Action
- HealthCentral SharePosts: Allergies
- Revolution Health: Member Created Health Pages on Allergies
- Revolution Health Stories: Personal Health Stories on Allergies
- Yahoo Answers: Yahoo Answers on Allergies
- Revolution Health: Ask and Answer Questions About Allergies
- Expert Allergies and Asthma Blog: Dr. Paul Enright
Foundations and Support Groups on Allergies
- Asthma and Allergies Foundation of America: Resources and Support
- Meetup: Meet others with Allergies for Support, Help and Guidance
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Allergies
- DailyStrength: Environmental Allergies Support Discussions
- DailyStrength: Food Allergies Support Discussions
- Google Groups: Support of Food Allergies
- WebMD Forums: Allergies Support Group
- HealthBoards: Allergies Forum
- Yahoo Groups: Groups on Allergies, Food Allergies and Hay Fever
- eHealthForum: Allergies and Asthma Support
- Topix Forums: Allergy Forums
- MedHelp: Asthma and Allergy Forum
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Allergies
- JAMA: Allergies articles
- PubMedCentral: Allergies Results
- Google Scholar: Allergies articles
Clinical Trials on Allergies
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Information on Clinical Trials and Human Research Studies
- CenterWatch: Allergies Clinical Trial Search Results
Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: Comprehensive Allergy Information
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 KidsHealth: Allergies
- ↑ Medline Plus: Allergies Overview
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- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Allergy, Alergies, Alergy, Atopy, Type I hypersensitivity, Immediate hypersensitivity
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