Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Types of Allergies
Insightful article that categorizes and describes the various types of allergies. Also gives information on treatment of symptoms.
WebMD
Web Md: Airborne Allergens
This site from WebMD Health provides an article entitled, "Something in the Air: Airborne Allergens". Includes detailed information on why some people are allergic to certain substances, while others are not. Symptoms of airborne...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Treatments for Specific Allergies
Briefly describes some of the treatments for the various allergic reactions--anaphylaxis, rhinitis, etc.
Other
Treat allergies.com: Histamine and Antihistamines
Learn what histamines are, how they affect the body. Also learn how antihistamines work to combat the uncomfortable symptoms caused by histamines.
Other
Health on the Net Foundation: Glossary Food Allergy
An in-depth definition of what a food allergy is can be found here. The entry lists the two primary components of a food allergic reaction, a description of anaphylaxis--a life-threatening illness that can occur, symptoms of food...
Other
Allergy Glossary: Antihistamine
This website provides a brief definition of "Antihistamine," and lists several examples of this type of drug.
Other
Uc Davis: Skin Prick Tests
An academic article titled "Inter- and intra-individual variability of skin reactivity to histamine at prick-testing."
Curated OER
Kids Health: Allergies
Learn the causes. examples, and treatments for allergies. For auditory learners, a read-aloud feature is also available.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Tissue Injury and Aging
Tissues of all types are vulnerable to injury and, inevitably, aging. Understanding how tissues respond to damage can guide strategies to aid repair. Also understanding the impact of aging can help in the search for ways to diminish its...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Food Allergies
Here is a great explanation of what food allergies are, why people have them, and how to live with them. Do you know someone that is allergic to a certain type of food? Read here to find out why.
WebMD
Web Md: Understanding Hay Fever
This site from WebMD Health provides the viewer with a great description of what hay fever is, the symptoms it causes and its treatment. A very well prepared and in-depth site with links to additional information on the subject.
WebMD
Web Md: Types of Allergies
This site from WebMD Health contains a list of all the various types of allergies. By clicking on each one, you can access a good deal of information. This is a great site to get general information on the whole subject.
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.
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
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.