Types of Allergies | AAFA.org
Substances that cause allergic reactions are allergens. There are many types of allergies. Some allergies are seasonal and others are year-round. Some allergies may be life-long. It is important to work with your health care provider to create a plan to manage your allergy. Avoiding your allergens is the best way to prevent an allergic reaction.
Pollen Allergies - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
There are 3 main types of pollen allergy: tree pollen allergy, grass pollen allergy, and weed pollen allergy. Tree Pollen Allergy Tree pollen is the first pollen to appear each year in the United States.
Allergy Treatments - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
Good allergy treatment is based on your medical history, the results of your allergy tests, and if your symptoms are mild or severe. Your allergy treatment plan may include three treatment types: avoiding allergens, medicines, and/or immunotherapy (allergens given as a …
Allergies and Allergic Reactions | AAFA.org | AAFA | Allergies
Good allergy treatment is based on your medical history and the severity of your symptoms. It can include three different treatment strategies: avoidance of allergens, medication options and/or immunotherapy (a treatment to train your immune system not to overreact).
Skin Allergies | AAFA.org - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
People with skin allergies have over-sensitive immune systems. They can develop allergic skin rashes and other conditions due to proteins found in food, pollen, latex, drugs or other things. The substances that cause allergic reactions are allergens.
Allergy Symptoms - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
Symptoms often include the following: redness, swelling, blistering, itching, hives and rashes. The allergen doesn’t have to be new to you. It can be something you’ve been using or eating for many years. Common skin allergies include allergic contact dermatitis, eczema, chronic urticaria and …
Tree Pollen Allergy | AAFA.org - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of …
What Types of Trees Cause the Most Allergy Symptoms? Some of the trees that cause the most allergy symptoms throughout the United States are: 5. Alder. Found in every state except Nebraska and South Dakota; A common cause of PFAS; Ash. Mostly found in Eastern and Southeastern states, but can be found in most states except Alaska and Hawaii ...
Mold Allergy - Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Mold allergy can cause an allergic reaction right away. But in some cases, it may cause delayed symptoms. If your symptoms often get worse in a damp, humid, or moldy room like a basement, this may mean you have a mold allergy.
Food Allergies | AAFA.org - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
There are different types of allergic reactions to foods: Immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated. The body’s immune system makes antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE). These IgE antibodies react with a certain food and cause symptoms. In the U.S., the most common causes of food allergy are these nine foods: Milk; Egg; Peanut; Tree Nuts; Soy ...
Allergy Facts
More than 100 million people in the U.S. experience various types of allergies each year. Common examples include seasonal allergies, eczema, and food allergies. 1,2 Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults and more than 1 in 4 U.S. children have a seasonal allergy, eczema, or food allergy.