Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Food Allergies
Informative overview of the facts associated with food allergies. Provides information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Preventing Allergic Reactions
This site gives information on how to prevent an allergic reaction--anaphylaxis, rhinitis, skin conditions, etc.-- from happening. Also gives information on how to prepare for a reaction.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Arthur Family Health: Peanut Allergy
This module takes a tour through the ups and downs of peanut allergies. Watch videos, read about symptoms, and take a quiz to check for understanding.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Say Goodbye to Peanut Allergies
Some scientific research suggests that there may be a way to inactivate the protein in peanuts that triggers allergic reactions to peanuts, and possibly to tree nuts. Additional research is required, but this may be a very promising...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Treatments for Specific Allergies
Briefly describes some of the treatments for the various allergic reactions--anaphylaxis, rhinitis, etc.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Egg, Milk, or Wheat Allergies
Essentially a list of foods to avoid for each of the above allergies. An article about preventing reactions.
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...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Food Forensics
This site from Access Excellence provides a mini-unit on immunology for advanced students. Students discover antigen/antibody specificity using common foods. Students relate their findings to immunological responses such as allergies,...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Allergies
Learn the causes. examples, and treatments for allergies. For auditory learners, a read-aloud feature is also available.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Allergies
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses why allergies occur and common allergens.
Other
American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology: Home
Web page dedicated to research and education related to respiratory care and conditions. This resource contains a great deal of information on many respiratory conditions and treatments.
Other
Walking Well: Arthropod Stings
This site has interesting information about stings from different arthropods like bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, ants, caterpillars, spiders, ticks, centipedes, millipedes, and scorpions.
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
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.