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    Why Do You Keep Getting Hives?

    Allergies Guide

    Allergies -- they’re frustrating, irritating, sometimes life-threatening. Why are some people sensitive to the most ordinary things – milk, nuts, dust -- while others are not? How can you tame an allergy? The experts at WebMD have brought together the best information to help you put your allergies to rest.

    1. Overview & Facts

      1. The Basics

        1. What Is an Allergy?
        2. Who Gets Allergies?
        3. What Causes an Allergic Reaction?
      2. Complications

        1. Allergies and Asthma
        2. Allergies and Sinusitis
        3. What Happens in Anaphylaxis?
        4. Nasal Polyps
    2. Symptoms & Types

      1. Respiratory Allergies

        1. Spring Allergies
        2. Summer Allergies
        3. Fall Allergies
        4. Winter Allergies
        5. Hay Fever
        6. Pollen Allergies
        7. Mold Allergy
        8. Dust Allergy
        9. Dog Allergy
        10. Cat Allergy
      2. Food Allergies

        1. Is It an Allergy or an Intolerance?
        2. Milk Allergy
        3. Casein Allergy
        4. Egg Allergy
        5. Wheat Allergy
        6. Nut Allergy
        7. Fish Allergy
        8. Shellfish Allergy
        9. Sulfite Sensitivity
        10. Soy Allergy
      3. Skin Allergies

        1. Contact Dermatitis
        2. Hives (Urticaria) and Angioedema
        3. Allergies to Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
        4. Allergies to Insect Stings
        5. Can You Be Allergic to the Sun?
        6. Cosmetic Allergies
        7. Nickel Allergy
      4. Other Allergies

        1. Eye Allergies
        2. Allergic Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
        3. Drug Allergies
        4. Aspirin (Salicylate) Allergy
        5. Penicillin Allergy
    3. Diagnosis & Tests

      1. Finding the Cause of Allergies
      2. Questions Your Doctor Will Ask You
      3. Allergy Skin Test
      4. Blood Test for Allergies
      5. Food Allergy Testing
      6. Allergy Symptom Diary
      7. Elimination Diet
    4. Treatment & Care

      1. Allergy Medications

        1. Types of Allergy Medications
        2. What Are Antihistamines?
        3. How Decongestants Work
        4. Anticholinergic Nasal Allergy Sprays
        5. Steroid Nasal Sprays
        6. Allergy Eye Drops
        7. Leukotriene Inhibitors
        8. Mast Cell Inhibitors
        9. Allergy Shots
        10. When to Use Your Auto-Injector
      2. Living With Allergies

        1. Non-Drug Treatments for Allergies
        2. Allergy-Proof Your Environment
        3. Dehumidifiers for Allergies
        4. Dust Mite Mattress and Pillow Covers
        5. Avoiding Food Allergy Triggers
        6. Handing Allergies at School

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