Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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Understanding Allergy

Whether it’s you or a loved one dealing with allergies, you’ll want to get a full understanding of the challenges, how it is treated and what it means for you and your family. We’ve broken down the basics in our complete guide to allergies.

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  • Introduction
    Get an overview of the causes and treatments of allergies.
  • Highlights
    What is allergic rhinitis? Find out here.
  • What Puts You At Risk For Allergies
    Allergies affect 1 in 5 people in the U.S. If you have a parent with allergies, there is a 30% chance you'll have them too. But genetics are not the only risk factor for allergies. Find out the truth about a person's risk of developing allergies.
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  • Causes and Risk Factors
    Get an understanding of the associated risk factors and causes of allergies.
  • Symptoms
    Is it a cold or allergies? Find out if your symptoms are caused by allergies.
  • Diagnosis
    A number of methods may be used to determine if you are suffering from allergies. Find out what they are.
  • Treatment for Allergies
    Our guide will explain the different treatment options available for allergies.
  • Prognosis
    Will you always have allergies? Will they get worse? Know what the prognosis is and how allergies may influence your quality of life.
  • Seasonal vs.Year-Round Allergies: What's Ailing You?
    Some people have symptoms of allergies only at certain times of the year, while others have them all year round. This may be partly due to what is in your environment, but it can also be related to what you are allergic to. Learn more about what whether you have the seasonal type of allergies with this quiz.
  • References
    Review the list of the doctors and researchers involved in the production of this online resource about allergies.
  • Resources
    Browse a list of websites with information about allergies.
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