CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Autoimmune Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The immune system usually protects you from pathogens and other causes of disease. When the immune system is working properly, it keeps you from getting sick. But...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Fungi and Human Disease
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of human diseases caused by fungi.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Food Allergies
This site from the MayoClinic.com contains great information on the food allergy. The sections that are covered in the article include: signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Enfermedades Provocados Por El Ambiente De a a Z
An A to Z list of illnesses and disorders caused by environmental factors, e.g., asthma, allergies, mercury poisoning, cancer and others. Each is listed with a short, one paragraph overview of the condition and causes.
Other
University of Iowa Health Care: Poison Ivy: The Most Common of Allergens
Article that covers the topic of poison ivy and includes details on identifying it, symptoms, misconceptions, treatment, and how to avoid it.
BBC
Bbc Health: Hay Fever
Causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention are the topics explored in this succinct but informative resource.
Cells Alive
Dust Mites
A page from a teaching resource website that contains information on dust mites and their ability to cause allergies.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Antihistamines
This article provides brief but factual information on antihistamines, including topics such as: what are anithistamines, can I take my prescription antihistamine with other medicines, and can I share my prescription antihistamines with...
Other
Medinfo: Antihistamines
A description of antihistamines which tells what they're used for, the different forms they come in, and the adverse reactions that can occur from taking them.
Other
St. John: First Aid Tips for Allergic Reactions
In addition to defining "Allergic reaction" or "Anaphylactic shock," this website includes steps on assessing and managing allergic reactions and their symptoms. Includes a link to information on shock and the "Priority Action Plan,"...
Other
Food Matters: Home Page
This site from Inside Story covers vast amounts of information about food allergies, food intolerance, diabetes, and other special diets. Contains background information as well as the most current research being done in this field.
Other
Dealing With Food Allergies in School
This site covers how to deal with children's food allergies in a school: how to learn about the child's food allergy, how to prevent a food allergy reaction, how to make an allergy response plan.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Immune System Disorders and Hiv/aids
This lesson will examine several immune system disorders.
Other
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.