Directory of Allergies Resources

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An allergy is when the body has a reaction to a substance, called an allergen, that does not bother most people.

There are many different types of allergens: dust, pollen, pets, insect stings, peanuts, soy, and penicillin. Some people get hives and itch from cold weather. Others get a rash and blisters from the metal in jewelry, coins, or keys.

Sometimes all kids have to do is stay away from what makes them wheeze or itch. If they can't avoid allergens, mild symptoms can usually be treated with over-the-counter medicines.

People with serious reactions may have to carry emergency kits or wear bracelets that explain their allergies.

Resources in This Category

• Child and Youth Health: Allergies

  http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=307&id=1645
  Read what they are, how they feel, what happens in the body and what to do.

• How Allergies Work

  http://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/allergies/allergy-basics/allergy.htm
  Illustrated guide includes allergy terminology, symptoms, reactions, and causes.

• KidsHealth: Food Allergies

  http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/food-allergies.html
  Find out what it is, how to know if you have one, what a reaction feels like, and what the doctor can do.

• KidsHealth: Help With Hives

  http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/hives.html
  Read what hives are, why people get them, what the doctor does, and how to prevent them.

• KidsHealth: Learning About Allergies

  http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/allergies.html
  Explains what allergies are, what causes them, why kids get them, and how to cope with them.

• KidsHealth: Nut and Peanut Allergy

  http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/nut-allergy.html
  Find out more about these food allergies and how to stay healthy.

• MedlinePlus: Allergies

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000812.htm
  Illustrated guide, includes causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn about different tests used to find allergens.

• TeensHealth: Allergies

  http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/allergies.html
  Article tells what allergies are, common types, what doctors can do, and how to deal with them.

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