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Many symptomatic conditions of allergy require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the conditions that result from allergic reactions, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Allergy Overview

Allergies and the Immune System

IgG Deficiencies

Pemphigus Vulgaris

Allergens: Triggers of Allergy Attacks

Animals

Chemical Sensitivity

Dust and Dust Mites

Foods

Egg Allergy Diet

Diet for Lactose Intolerance

Milk Allergy Diet

Peanut Allergy Diet

Shellfish Allergy Diet

Soy Allergy Diet

Tree Nut Allergy Diet

Wheat Allergy Diet

Insect Stings

Latex

Pollen

Poison Ivy / Poison Oak

Symptomatic Conditions of Allergy

Asthma Symptoms or Reactions

Atopic Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis

Rhinitis

Urticaria

Diagnostic Procedures for Allergy

Treatment for Allergy

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