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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
An allergy is an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are generally not harmful. | |||
Types pf allergy: | |||
==What are the symptoms of | Allergic conjunctivitis | ||
Allergic reactions | |||
Allergy testing | |||
Allergic rhinitis | |||
Allergy to mold, dander, dust | |||
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) | |||
Contact dermatitis | |||
Drug allergies | |||
Food allergies | |||
Hay fever | |||
==What are the symptoms of Allergy?== | |||
==Who is at highest risk?== | ==Who is at highest risk?== | ||
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==Diseases with similar symptoms== | ==Diseases with similar symptoms== | ||
==Where to find medical care for | ==Where to find medical care for Allergy?== | ||
[http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+ | [http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Allergy}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Allergy] | ||
==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ||
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Overview
An allergy is an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are generally not harmful. Types pf allergy:
Allergic conjunctivitis Allergic reactions Allergy testing Allergic rhinitis Allergy to mold, dander, dust Atopic dermatitis (eczema) Contact dermatitis Drug allergies Food allergies Hay fever
What are the symptoms of Allergy?
Who is at highest risk?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Diagnosis
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for Allergy?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Allergy
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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