Allergies

Overview

MUHC Patient Education Office

• Allergic Reaction

American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology

• Allergies (See also the menu of specific allergies on the right of the page)

Association of Allergists and Immunologists of Quebec

• Information for Patients

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (United States)

• Allergies

Health Information Translations (United States)

• Allergies (Bilingual document)

HealthLink BC

• Allergies
• Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies

Lab Tests Online (United States)

• Allergies
• Allergy Blood Testing

Mayo Clinic (United States)

• Allergies: Symptoms & Causes
• Allergies: Diagnosis & Treatment

Medline Plus (United States)

• Allergen
• Allergic Reactions
• Allergies — Overview
• Allergies (Video)
• Allergy Shots
• Allergy Testing — Skin
• Antihistamines for Allergies

UpToDate for Patients

• Acute Bronchitis (The Basics) (Available upon request)
• Acute Bronchitis in Adults (Beyond the Basics)
• Chronic Bronchitis (The Basics) (Available upon request)

Merck Manual — Consumer Version (United States)

• Allergic Reactions and Other Hypersensitivity Disorders

Skin Allergies

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

• Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
• Latex Allergy

Government of Quebec

• Allergic Reactions Caused by Poison Ivy

HealthLink BC

• Allergies to Natural Rubber (Latex)

Food Allergies

Food Allergy Canada

• Allergy-friendly recipes
• Food Allergy Basics
• Living with Allergies

Food Allergy Research & Education (United States)

• Common Allergens
• Life with Food Allergies

Health Canada

• Food Allergen Labelling
• Food Allergies and Gluten-Related Disorders

Mayo Clinic (United States)

• Food allergy: Symptoms & Causes
• Food allergy: Diagnosis & Treatment

Medline Plus (United States)

• Food Allergy

Medication Allergies

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

• Drug Allergies

Association of Allergists and Immunologists of Québec

• Medication Allergy

Mayo Clinic (United States)

• Drug allergy: Symptoms & Causes
• Drug allergy: Diagnosis & Treatment

Medline Plus (United States)

• Drug Allergies

Merck Manual — Consumer Version (United States)

• Allergies to Drugs

Airborne Allergies

Government of Quebec

• Seasonal Rhinitis (Hay Fever)

HealthLink BC

• Controlling Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home
• Hay Fever and Other Seasonal Allergies

Health Canada

• Airborne Allergies

Mayo Clinic (United States)

• Hay Fever: Symptoms & Causes
• Hay Fever: Diagnosis & Treatment

Merck Manual — Consumer Version (United States)

• Seasonal Allergies

Stings

HealthLink BC

• Common Stinging or Biting Insects or Spiders

Mayo Clinic (United States)

• Bee Sting: & Causes
• Bee Sting: Diagnosis & Treatment

Medline Plus (United States)

• Insect Bites and Stings

Merck Manual — Consumer Version (United States)

• Bee, Wasp, Hornet, and Ant Stings

Anaphylaxis

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

• Anaphylaxis

HealthLink BC

• Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis)
• Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot

Mayo Clinic (United States)

• Anaphylaxis: Symptoms & Causes
• Anaphylaxis: Diagnosis & Treatment

Medline Plus (United States)

• Anaphylaxis

Merck Manual — Consumer Version (United States)

• Anaphylactic Reactions

UpToDate for Patients

• Anaphylaxis (The Basics) (Available upon request)
• Anaphylaxis symptoms and diagnosis (Beyond the Basics)

Related Topics

• Asthma
• Common Cold/Flu
• Immune System
• Medication (General Information)
• Lungs and Breathing (General Information)

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