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Food Allergy

Learn the signs and symptoms of food allergy. Discover treatment options and avoidance tips through ACAAI.

Skin Allergy

Learn about allergic skin reactions and what causes them.

Dust Allergy

People who have dust allergies are familiar with sneezing—but sneezing isn’t the only uncomfortable symptom.

Insect Sting Allergy

Learn the signs and symptoms of different types of insect sting allergy. Discover treatment options through ACAAI.

Pet Allergy

Pet allergies can contribute to constant allergy symptoms, such as causing your eyes to water, or causing you to start sneezing.

Eye Allergy

Learn about eye allergies, a condition that affects millions of Americans.

Drug Allergies

If you develop a rash, hives or difficulty breathing after taking certain medications, you may have a drug allergy.

Allergic Rhinitis

If you sneeze a lot, if your nose is often runny or stuffy, or if your eyes, mouth or skin often feels itchy, you may have allergic rhinitis.

Latex Allergy

Allergic reactions to latex may be serious and can very rarely be fatal. If you have latex allergy you should limit or avoid future exposure to latex products.

Mold Allergy

Learn the signs and symptoms of mold allergy. Discover treatment options and avoidance tips through ACAAI.

Sinus Infection

Sinus infection is a major health problem. It afflicts 31 million people in the United States.

Cockroach Allergy

Learn the signs and symptoms of cockroach allergy. Discover treatment options and preventive cleaning tips through ACAAI.

Adult-Onset Asthma

Can you get asthma as an adult? What causes adult onset asthma? Read more to find out, and see an allergist for treatment.

Allergic Asthma

Learn about the triggers and treatment for allergic asthma and how an allergist can help you manage allergy and asthma symptoms.

Asthma-COPD Overlap

How does chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (or COPD) overlap with asthma? Learn the symptoms and treatment options and see an allergist for help.

Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)

If you start wheezing or coughing during exercise, or if physical exertion makes it difficult for you to breathe, you may have exercise-induced asthma.

Nonallergic Asthma

Learn about the triggers and treatment for non-allergic asthma and how an allergist can help you manage symptoms.

Occupational Asthma

If you experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness or shortness of breath at work, you may have occupational asthma.

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