Allergy and Immunology
Allergy and Immunology
Included in this section:
Allergens: Animals : Detailed information on animals as allergens
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Allergens: Chemical Sensitivity : Detailed information on synthetic and natural substances that cause sensitivity to the skin
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Allergens: Dust and Dust Mites : Detailed information on dust and dust mite allergy
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Allergens: Insect Stings : Detailed information on allergic reactions to insect bites and stings
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Allergens: Mold : Detailed information on mold allergy, including potential sources of mold inside and outside the home
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Allergens: Pollen : Detailed information on pollen allergy, also called hay fever, including information on which plants produce the most pollen and allergic rhinitis prevention during pollen season
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Allergens: Triggers of Allergy Attacks : Detailed information on allergy triggers and symptom control
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Allergic Rhinitis in Children : Detailed information on allergic rhinitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
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Allergies and the Immune System : New York Presbyterian's detailed information on allergies and the immune system and how a person becomes allergic to a food or product
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Allergy: Diagnostic Procedures : Detailed information on allergy testing, including blood testing (rast testing) and scratch testing
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Allergy and Asthma Glossary : Online medical glossary of terms relating to allergy and asthma written for patients and consumers
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Allergy and Asthma Online Resources : List of online resources to find additional information on allergy and asthma
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Allergy and Asthma Statistics : Detailed information on the statistics of allergy and asthma
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Allergy Overview : Detailed information on allergy, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Allergy Treatment : Detailed information on avoidance of allergens and treatment for allergy, including immunotherapy (allergy shots) and medication
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Animal Bites and Stings in Children : Detailed information on animal bites and stings
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Asthma : Detailed information on asthma, including triggers of an asthma attack, symptoms, diagnosis, management, and treatment
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Asthma: Medication as Treatment : Detailed information on treatment for asthma, including Long-term asthma control medication, Quick-relief asthma medication, and Inhalation devices for asthma
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Asthma and Exercise : Detailed information on exercise induced asthma, including symptoms and recommendations for asthma control
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Asthma and Pregnancy : Detailed information on asthma during pregnancy, including possible complications to the mother and to the fetus
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Asthma and Your Occupation : Detailed information on occupational asthma, including symptoms, cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment
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Asthma Management : Detailed information on management of asthma, avoidance of allergy triggers, and the components of asthma treatment
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Asthma Overview : Detailed information on asthma, including triggers of an asthma attack, symptoms, diagnosis, management, and treatment
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Asthma Triggers : Detailed information on asthma attack triggers and avoidance of allergens and other irritants
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) : Detailed information on eczema, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Bee Stings : Detailed information on bee sting and other insect stings, including symptoms and treatment
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Childhood Asthma Overview : Detailed information on asthma, including triggers of an asthma attack, symptoms, diagnosis, management, and treatment
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Contact Dermatitis : Detailed information on contact dermatitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Cystic Fibrosis : Detailed information on cystic fibrosis, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and genetics
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Egg Allergy Diet : Detailed information on egg allergy, a type of food allergy, including egg-free recipes and egg substitutes
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Food Allergies : Detailed information on food allergy, including food intolerance and food allergy symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Immune System : Detailed information on the immune system, including a full-color, labeled illustration of the immune system
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Immunology and Serology : Detailed information on immunology, the study of the body's immune system and its functions and disorders, and serology, the study of blood serum
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Inhalers and Nebulizers : Detailed information on Hand-Held Nebulizer Treatments
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Insect Bites and Stings : Detailed information on insect bites, including bee stings, flea bites, mite bites, chigger bites, spider bites, tick bites, and lyme disease
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Lactose Intolerance: Diet : Detailed information on lactose intolerance, including a list of foods that contain lactose
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Latex Allergy : Detailed information on latex allergy, including a list of products in the home, community, and hospital that contain latex
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Lung Disorders and Diseases : Detailed information on lung disorders and diseases, signs of respiratory distress, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD), Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Pulmonary Emphysema, Acute Bronchitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Occupational Lung Diseases, Pneumonia, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Sarcoidosis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Tuberculosis
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Lupus : Detailed information on systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Milk Allergy Diet : Detailed information on milk allergy, a type of food allergy, including milk-free recipes and milk substitutes
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Occupational Lung Diseases : Detailed information on occupational lung diseases diagnoses, occupational lung diseases treatment
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Peak Flow Meter : Detailed information on peak flow meters, including how to obtain one, how to measure personal best peak flow, peak flow zones, and how a peak flow meter should be used
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Peanut Allergy Diet : Detailed information on peanut allergy, a type of food allergy, including potential sources of peanut protein and other sources of peanut and peanut products
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Poison Ivy / Poison Oak : Detailed information on poison ivy/poison oak, including cause for the allergic reaction and treatment
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension : Detailed information on primary pulmonary hypertension, primary pulmonary hypertension causes, primary pulmonary hypertension diagnosis, primary pulmonary hypertension treatment
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Respiratory Disorders Glossary : Online medical glossary of terms relating to respiratory disorders written for patients and consumers
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Respiratory Disorders Online Resources : List of online resources to find additional information on respiratory disorders
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Respiratory Distress Signs : Detailed information on lung disorders and diseases, signs of respiratory distress, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD), Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Pulmonary Emphysema, Acute Bronchitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Occupational Lung Diseases, Pneumonia, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Sarcoidosis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Tuberculosis
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Respiratory System Anatomy : Detailed anatomical description of the respiratory system, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations
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Rhinitis : Detailed information on rhinitis, allergic and nonallergic, including diagnosis and treatment
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SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) : Detailed information on SARS, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment
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Shellfish Allergy Diet : Detailed information on shellfish allergy, a type of food allergy, including how to read a label for an shellfish-free diet
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Smoking and Respiratory Diseases : Detailed information on respiratory diseases and smoking, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer
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Soy Allergy Diet : Detailed information on soy allergy, a type of food allergy, including how to read a label for a soy-free diet and other potential sources of soy or soy product
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Tree Nut Allergy Diet : Detailed information on tree nut allergy, a type of food allergy, including how to read a label for a tree nut-free diet
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Urticaria / Hives : Detailed information on urticaria, also called hives, including what food and medicines commonly cause hives
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Wheat Allergy Diet : Detailed information on wheat allergy, a type of food allergy, including how to read a label for a wheat-free diet
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Your Child and Asthma : Detailed information on childhood asthma, including symptoms, prevention, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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