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Aetna: Inteli Health: Food Allergies
Informative overview of the facts associated with food allergies. Provides information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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Aetna: Inteli Health: Types of Allergies
Insightful article that categorizes and describes the various types of allergies. Also gives information on treatment of symptoms.
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Aetna: Inteli Health: Contact Dermatitis
Thorough overview of the facts associated with contact dermatitis. Includes information about symptoms, diagnosis, where to get additional info., and much more.
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Aetna: Inteli Health: Treatments for Specific Allergies
Briefly describes some of the treatments for the various allergic reactions--anaphylaxis, rhinitis, etc.
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Aetna: Inteli Health: Insect Venom Allergies
Informational article that includes images and descriptions of several insects that often cause allergic reactions as well as information on prevention and treatment.
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Aetna: Inteli Health: Allergy Medications: Questions for Your Pharmacist
Nice article that gives you some questions to ask your pharmacist to help you find the correct allergy medication. It also gives a little background information on some of the drugs available.
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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.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Allergic Reactions
In addition to a definition of "Allergic reactions," and causes and symptoms, find several illustrations of various types of skin allergies and learn how allegic reactions can be prevented and treated through first aid.
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.
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Aetna: Inteli Health: Allergies: Frequently Asked Questions
Informative article that answers some questions about the basics of allergies. Questions tend to focus on how to live with allergies.
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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,"...
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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.