Find more facts and information on our topic page about
allergy
allergy
allergy A condition in which the body produces an abnormal
immune response to certain
antigens (called
allergens), which include dust, pollen, certain foods and drugs, or fur. In allergic individuals these substances, which in a normal person would be destroyed by antibodies, stimulate the release of
histamine and
serotonin, leading to inflammation and other characteristic symptoms of the allergy (e.g. asthma or hay fever). This response is a type of
hypersensitivity. See also
anaphylaxis;
mast cell.
Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.
|
Allergies; Key Q&A.(Disease/Disorder overview)
Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Allergies; 7/1/2005; 700+ words
; ...have a cold or seasonal allergies? First, a seasonal allergy occurs only during a...genetic predisposition to allergies, but that allergy gene may not be turned...2003. Keywords: allergies, seasonal allergy, allergy, allergy...
|
 "Courier News (Elgin, IL)")
|
Allergies nothing to sneeze at
Newspaper article from: Courier News (Elgin, IL); 5/6/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...live with spring allergies this year, according...the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of...Those with severe allergies can receive weekly allergy shots, which...to a cure for allergies. On the Net n Asthma and Allergy Foundation of...
|
|
|
Allergies; Overview.
Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Allergies; 9/5/2008; 700+ words
; ...cause the symptoms of the allergy. Allergies can be more than just...percent chance of having an allergy. If both parents have allergies, it is much more likely...allergen. References Food allergies. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America...
|
|
|
Allergies; Facts to Know.
Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Allergies; 9/5/2008; 700+ words
; ...are attributed to food allergy. Allergies have a genetic component...percent chance of having an allergy. If both parents have allergies, each child has a much...urine. References Food allergies. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America...
|
|
|
Allergies; Questions to Ask.
Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Allergies; 9/5/2008; 700+ words
; ...better? References Food allergies. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America...May 2008. About food allergies. The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology...Nov. 2003. Keywords: allergies, allergy shots, questions to...
|
|
|
Allergies; Key Q&A.
Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Allergies; 9/5/2008; 700+ words
; ...have a cold or seasonal allergies? First, a seasonal allergy occurs only during a...genetic predisposition to allergies, but that allergy gene may not be turned...injections. References Food allergies. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America...
|
|
Allergies plague one-third of Americans
Magazine article from: USA Today; 11/1/2000; ; 610 words
; ...who said they have allergies had never tried or considered allergy shots, also known...asked if they thought allergy shots are expensive...great treatment for allergies, but is not affordable...pastpresident. "In fact, allergy shots often are covered...
|
|
The allergy epidemic. (allergies in pets)(includes related article on common allergens)
Magazine article from: Country Living; 4/1/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...think of an allergy as serious...hallmark of pet allergies - often becomes...PLAYS A PART IN ALLERGIES. Labradors...increasingly - allergy-prone, says...determining food allergies. Finding the cause of a food allergy takes some sleuthing...
|
|
Allergy Pointers.
Newspaper article from: Pediatrics for Parents; 10/1/1999; 700+ words
; ...pointers from a recent allergy conference I attended...are affected by allergies * Allergies affect...actually have a food allergy. * Children over...old can develop allergies to pollens. * Consequences...chances of developing allergies is to breast-feed...delay introducing ...
|
|
Allergies - nothing to sneeze at.
Magazine article from: Supervision; 7/1/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...Many people miss work due to allergies. What Are Allergies And How Are They Caused? The word "allergy" was coined by Baron Clemens...if only one suffers. How Are Allergies Treated? Before an allergy can be treated, it must first...
|
|
Allergies
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
...all allergens. Allergies may get worse over...childhood ragweed allergy may progress to...neither parent has allergies, the chances of a child developing allergy is approximately...if one parent has allergies, it is 30 –...
|
|
Allergy Shots
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
...for treating food allergies . Description Allergy shorts are a series...and nature of the allergies, allergen avoidance and allergy medications alone...allergic response. Allergy shots are not recommended for food allergies. However, if these...
|
|
Allergies and Intolerances
Book article from: Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
...types of food. Food Allergy: Clinical Presentation...associated with food allergies can involve the gastrointestinal...Persons with a food allergy may have difficulty...The symptoms of food allergy vary widely from person to person. Food allergies can also cause a severe...
|
|
|
Food Allergies and Sensitivities
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
Food allergies and sensitivities Definition A food allergy or sensitivity...a part in food allergies. If one parent has a food allergy, the child...behave as a true allergy. Its treatment is like many food allergies, namely avoidance...
|
|
|
Drug Allergies/Sensitivities
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
Drug allergies/sensitivities Definition A drug allergy is an adverse reaction...threatening. Drug allergies are unpredictable. Most drug allergies develop within days...unusual to develop an allergy after months of taking...
|
