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    Allergies Overview

    Allergy symptoms include itchy eyes and skin, sneezing, nasal congestion, wheezing, and rash. Seasonal allergies result from grass, weed, tree pollen, or molds. Cat and dog dander allergies are common. Food allergies include peanut or milk.

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    Allergies: Basic Info You Need to Know

    What Is an Allergy?

    It's what happens when your immune system reacts to something that’s usually harmless. Those triggers, which doctors call "allergens," can include pollen, mold, and animal dander, certain foods, or things that irritate your skin.

    Allergies are very common. At least 1 in 5 Americans has one.

    Allergies: Basic Info You Need to Know

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