
Types of Allergies | AAFA.org
Substances that cause allergic reactions are allergens. There are many types of allergies. Some allergies are seasonal and others are year-round. Some allergies may be life-long. It is important to work with your health care provider to create a plan to manage your allergy. Avoiding your allergens is the best way to prevent an allergic reaction.
Pollen Allergies - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
There are 3 main types of pollen allergy: tree pollen allergy, grass pollen allergy, and weed pollen allergy. Tree Pollen Allergy Tree pollen is the first pollen to appear each year in the United States.
Allergy Treatments - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
Good allergy treatment is based on your medical history, the results of your allergy tests, and if your symptoms are mild or severe. Your allergy treatment plan may include three treatment types: avoiding allergens, medicines, and/or immunotherapy (allergens given as a …
Allergies and Allergic Reactions | AAFA.org | AAFA | Allergies
Good allergy treatment is based on your medical history and the severity of your symptoms. It can include three different treatment strategies: avoidance of allergens, medication options and/or immunotherapy (a treatment to train your immune system not to overreact).
Skin Allergies | AAFA.org - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
People with skin allergies have over-sensitive immune systems. They can develop allergic skin rashes and other conditions due to proteins found in food, pollen, latex, drugs or other things. The substances that cause allergic reactions are allergens.
Allergy Symptoms - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
Symptoms often include the following: redness, swelling, blistering, itching, hives and rashes. The allergen doesn’t have to be new to you. It can be something you’ve been using or eating for many years. Common skin allergies include allergic contact dermatitis, eczema, chronic urticaria and …
Drug Allergy | AAFA.org
What Is a Drug Allergy? There are two types of reactions to medicines: Adverse (non-allergic) reaction – most common reaction to medicines; Drug allergy – a true allergy that involves your immune system; Adverse reactions to medicines are common. But true drug allergies are rare.
Latex Allergy | AAFA.org - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
What Are the Types of Latex Reactions? There are 2 main types of reactions to natural rubber latex: Immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated (classic immediate allergic reaction) Contact dermatitis (delayed allergic reaction) If you have any type of allergic reaction to latex, you should avoid it. IgE-Mediated Latex Allergy
Nasal Allergies (Rhinitis) - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
There are several types of rhinitis: Allergic rhinitis is caused by allergies to substances called allergens. Seasonal allergic rhinitis is sometimes called “hay fever.” But, people with seasonal allergic rhinitis do not have to have a fever and do not …
Allergy Diagnosis - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
Skin testing can confirm many common types of allergies. In some cases, skin tests can be the most accurate and least expensive way to confirm allergens. For prick/scratch testing, the doctor or nurse places a small drop of the possible allergen on the skin.