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==Types of Allergies== | ==Types of Allergies== | ||
*[[Food Allergies]]: Food allergies occur when the immune system reacts to a specific food protein, such as peanuts, milk, or wheat. | *[[Food Allergies]]: Food allergies occur when the immune system reacts to a specific food [[protein]], such as [[peanuts, milk, or wheat]]. | ||
*[[Environmental Allergies]]: Environmental allergies are triggered by substances such as pollen, mold, or animal dander. | *[[Environmental Allergies]]: Environmental allergies are triggered by substances such as [[pollen, mold, or animal dander]]. | ||
*[[Insect Sting Allergies]]: Some people develop an allergic reaction to insect stings, such as bee or wasp stings. | *[[Insect Sting Allergies]]: Some people develop an allergic reaction to [[insect stings]], such as [[bee or wasp stings]]. | ||
*[[Drug Allergies]]: Certain medications can trigger an allergic reaction in some people, leading to symptoms such as rash, hives, or swelling. | *[[Drug Allergies]]: Certain medications can trigger an allergic reaction in some people, leading to symptoms such as [[rash, hives, or swelling]]. | ||
*[[Contact Allergies]]: Contact allergies occur when the skin comes into contact with an allergen, such as latex or nickel. | *[[Contact Allergies]]: Contact allergies occur when the [[skin]] comes into contact with an allergen, such as [[latex or nickel]]. | ||
==Treatment Options for Allergies== | ==Treatment Options for Allergies== | ||
There are several treatment options available for people with allergies, depending on the severity of their symptoms. Some of the most common treatment options include: | There are several treatment options available for people with allergies, depending on the severity of their symptoms. Some of the most common treatment options include: | ||
*[[Antihistamines]]: Antihistamines are medications that block the effects of histamine, which can help to reduce the symptoms of an allergic reaction. | *[[Antihistamines]]: Antihistamines are medications that block the effects of [[histamine]], which can help to reduce the symptoms of an allergic reaction. | ||
*[[Immunotherapy]]: Immunotherapy involves exposing an individual to small amounts of an allergen over time, in order to desensitize their immune system and reduce the severity of their allergic reactions. | *[[Immunotherapy]]: Immunotherapy involves exposing an individual to small amounts of an allergen over time, in order to [[desensitize]] their immune system and reduce the severity of their allergic reactions. | ||
*[[Avoidance]]: In some cases, avoiding the allergen altogether may be the best course of action. | *[[Avoidance]]: In some cases, avoiding the allergen altogether may be the best course of action. | ||
*[[Epinephrine]]: In severe cases of allergic reactions, an injection of epinephrine may be necessary to prevent anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction that can occur when the airways become constricted and blood pressure drops. | *[[Epinephrine]]: In severe cases of allergic reactions, an [[injection of epinephrine]] may be necessary to prevent [[anaphylaxis]], a life-threatening reaction that can occur when the airways become constricted and blood pressure drops. | ||
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