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Allergy/Allergies

Allergens (allergy triggers) include pollens, dust mites, molds, dander, and certain foods. Hay fever, asthma, allergic eyes, allergic eczema, hives, and allergic shock are common allergy disorders.

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Bad Bugs and Their Bites

Watch this slideshow of bad bugs and insect pictures. Learn how to identify bug bites such as the mosquito, bees, spider, bed bugs, wasp and see what their bites & stings look like and how to find relief.

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Allergies Quiz

What are the causes of allergies? This online quiz challenges your knowledge of common food and household allergens, environmental triggers, allergic diseases and conditions, and allergy symptoms and treatments.

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Sinus Infection

Sinus Infection

Learn about sinus infection (sinusitis) signs and symptoms such as headache, fever, and facial tenderness, pressure, or pain. Treatment of sinus infections are generally with antibiotics.

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Contact Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis

View a picture of allergic contact dermatitis (tattoo) and learn more about other this and other allergic skin disorders.

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Allergy Triggers

Allergy Triggers

Learn about common allergy triggers through this photo pictures slideshow. Allergies are an overreaction of the immune system where the body's defenses react to substances such as pollen, food, hay fever and more.

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Hay Fever

What is hay fever? What are the symptoms and signs?

Hay fever is a misnomer. Hay is not a usual cause of this problem, and it does not cause fever. Early descripti...

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