Frequently Asked Questions

Patient Education

The following links go to patient education provided by the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) or the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI).

Allergy – general (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/allergic_conditions/allergy.stm)
Allergic skin conditions (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/resources/fastfacts/skin_conditions.stm)
Allergy and asthma medications (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/resources/medication_guide/default.stm)
Allergy testing (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/whatisallergytesting.stm)
Anaphylaxis (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/whatisanaphylaxis.stm)
Asthma - adult (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/gallery/adultasthma.asp)
Asthma - pediatric (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/gallery/childhoodasthma.asp)
Food allergy (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/foodallergy.stm)
Hives (urticaria)
(http://acaai.org/public/advice/urtic.html)
Indoor allergens (e.g., dust mites, animals) (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/indoorallergens.stm)
Latex allergy (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/allergic_conditions/latex_allergy.stm)
Medications, adverse reactions (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/allergic_conditions/
medications_adverse_reactions.stm)
Outdoor allergies (e.g., pollen, mold) (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/outdoorallergens.stm)
Rhinitis and sinusitis (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/gallery/rhinitissinusitis.asp)
Stinging insect allergy (http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/stinginginsect.stm)

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