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  1. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Guides you through decision to have allergy-shot immunotherapy to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and allergic asthma. Explains how allergy shots work. Covers who should not have them. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  2. Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? Guides through decision to take shots for insect sting allergies. Describes different types of allergic reactions. Includes how allergy shots work. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  3. Cow's Milk Protein Allergy in Babies
  4. Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)
  5. Managing Seasonal Allergies Seasonal allergies are not fun. But you can learn how to manage them and feel better.
  6. Allergies Provides links to info about allergies. Includes allergic rhinitis and food allergies. Also looks at controlling indoor allergens and whether you should have allergy shots.
  7. Allergies: Controlling Cockroaches
  8. Allergy Shots for Asthma
  9. Allergy Tests Provides overview of tests used to find out what a person might be allergic to. Covers skin and blood tests. Explains why and how each test is done. Discusses risks. Explains results and offers points to consider before having tests.
  10. Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers Discusses ways to avoid indoor allergy triggers. Covers common indoor allergens such as dust mites and pet dander. Offers cleaning tips to reduce allergens in the home.
  11. Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers
  12. Allergies to Insect Stings Explains allergies to insect stings. Covers symptoms. Discusses local and systemic reactions. Covers diagnosis and treatment options. Offers home treatment tips.
  13. Allergy Shots for Insect Stings Explains what immunotherapy is and why it is done. Lists specific allergies treated by immunotherapy. Covers how it is done, how well it works, and what to expect after treatment. Covers things that increase risk.
  14. Food Allergies Discusses causes and symptoms of food allergies. Covers what increases risk. Discusses treatment options, including medicine choices. Offers home care and prevention tips. Covers when to call a doctor.
  15. Drug Allergies Explains what a drug allergy is. Offers a list of symptoms. Covers medicines that can cause an allergic reaction. Discusses how allergies are diagnosed and treated. Provides home treatment options. Covers when to call a doctor.
  16. Penicillin Allergy
  17. Peanut Allergy
  18. Hay Fever and Other Seasonal Allergies
  19. Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis Explains what allergy-shot immunotherapy is, why it is done, and what allergies it can help. Covers how it is done, how well it works, and what to expect after treatment. Covers risk factors.
  20. Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy
  21. Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies
  22. Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child
  23. Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot Covers giving yourself an epinephrine shot to slow down or stop an allergic reaction. Includes directions for how to give yourself the shot and what to do afterward.
  24. Allergic Rhinitis Discusses allergic rhinitis. Covers common immediate and chronic symptoms. Looks at what increases risk. Covers treatment options. Offers prevention and treatment tips.
  25. Controlling Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home
  26. Types of Allergic Rhinitis
  27. Controlling Indoor Mold
  28. Allergic Rhinitis: Common Triggers
  29. Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Dye
  30. Environmental Illness
  31. Environmental Health Provides links to information about various types of environmental illnesses, including lead and carbon monoxide poisoning. Also includes links to tips on reducing environmental pollutants in the home.
  32. Ear, Nose, and Throat Provides links to info on sore throats, ear infections, and sinusitis. Also has info on mononucleosis tests and decision aids for sleep apnea and allergies.
  33. Asthma During Pregnancy Covers questions about asthma during pregnancy and labor. Looks at treatment with medicines. Includes treatment of allergies. Covers safety of steroids for pregnant mother and baby.
  34. Insect Stings: How to Remove the Stinger
  35. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Briefly discusses causes of coughs in children, including common cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, allergies, choking, and chemicals in the air. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  36. Fructose or Sorbitol Intolerance
  37. Jellyfish Stings: Allergic Reaction
  38. Jellyfish Sting: Home Treatment
  39. Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Briefly discusses respiratory problems that babies and children can have. Covers viral and bacterial infections, allergies, and asthma. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  40. Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Briefly discusses respiratory problems that older children and adults can have. Covers viral and bacterial infections, allergies, and asthma. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  41. Rash, Age 12 and Older Briefly discusses common causes of skin rashes in those 12 and older. Covers allergies, chronic skin problems like eczema, and contact with poisonous plants like poison oak. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  42. Body Piercing Problems Briefly discusses common problems from body piercings, including infection, problems with jewelry, torn skin, and scarring. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  43. Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Briefly discusses common causes of ear injuries and problems, including infection, fluid buildup, and allergies. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  44. Allergic Reaction Briefly discusses common allergies, including ones to food, medicine, insect stings, latex, and animals. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  45. Challenge Tests for Asthma
  46. Antihistamines
  47. Insect Bites and Stings: Here's Help Take a minute to find out about an insect bite or sting and what you can do to feel better.
  48. Preventing Bee Stings
  49. Controlling Pet Allergens
  50. Common Stinging or Biting Insects or Spiders
  51. Bedbugs
  52. Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: What to Do First Learn how to wash so you won't spread the rash.
  53. Diphenhydramine Chewable Tablet (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - ORAL)
  54. Testing for Asthma in Children Learn about asthma tests for children.
  55. Nonpoisonous Spider Bites
  56. Care of an Insect Sting
  57. Preventing Spider Bites
  58. Cetirizine Oral Solution (CETIRIZINE - ORAL)
  59. Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Discusses rash (also called contact dermatitis) caused by touching poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Covers risks. Offers home treatment and prevention tips. Covers medicines to relieve symptoms.
  60. Diphenhydramine Disintegrating Oral Tablet (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - ORAL)
  61. Loratadine Oral Tablet (LORATADINE - ORAL)
  62. Understanding Virtual Care (Telemedicine) This article explains what virtual care (telemedicine) is, when and how it's used, and what the risks are.
  63. Why Get Your Older Child or Teen Immunized? Learn how immunizations protect your child, your family, and your community.
  64. Diphenhydramine Oral Tablet (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - ORAL)
  65. Asthma: What Happens in Your Lungs Learn what's happening in the lungs that can make it hard to breathe when you have asthma.
  66. Diphenhydramine Oral Capsule (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - ORAL)
  67. How to Give Yourself an Epinephrine Shot Learn how to give yourself an epinephrine shot for a severe allergic reaction.
  68. RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccine: What You Need to Know
  69. Tattoos: Reporting Problems
  70. Preventing Insect Stings
  71. Omalizumab for Asthma
  72. How to Give an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Learn how to give a child an epinephrine shot to treat a severe allergic reaction.
  73. Why Get Your Child Immunized? Learn how immunizations protect your child, your family, and your community.
  74. Using an Inhaler and Spacer Learn how to use a spacer with your inhaler.
  75. Asthma Action Plan Learn how following an asthma action plan can help you take control of your asthma.
  76. Asthma: Myths About Inhaled Steroids Learn common myths about inhaled steroids, which are some of the best medicines for controlling asthma.
  77. Dealing With Asthma Triggers Learn how to avoid common asthma triggers to better control your symptoms.
  78. Using a Dry Powder Inhaler Learn the right way to use a dry powder inhaler to help control your asthma.
  79. Checking Peak Flow Learn how to use a peak flow meter to check how well your lungs are working.
  80. Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler Without a Spacer Learn the correct way to use an inhaler that doesn't have a spacer.
  81. Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Briefly discusses the symptoms that can occur from insect or spider bites. Covers skin reactions, allergic reactions, and toxic reactions. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  82. Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home
  83. HIV: Understanding the Test Learn what is checked during an HIV test, who might need one, and what the results may mean.
  84. Phototherapy for Eczema
  85. Helping Your Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler With a Mask Spacer Learn how to help your child use a metered-dose inhaler with a mask spacer.
  86. Long-Acting Bronchodilators for Your Child Learn why a long-acting bronchodilator might be added to your child's asthma medicine.
  87. Asthma: Is Your Child Using the Quick-Relief Inhaler Too Often? Learn how to tell when your child is using a quick-relief inhaler too often and when to call a doctor.
  88. Helping Your Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler Without a Spacer Learn how your child should use a metered-dose inhaler without a spacer.
  89. Helping Your Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler With a Spacer Learn how your child should use an inhaler with a spacer.
  90. Asthma Action Plan for Your Child Learn how following an asthma action plan can help you control your child's asthma.
  91. Asthma: Keeping Your Child Out of the Hospital Learn ways to prevent a return trip to the emergency room for your child with asthma.
  92. Asthma: Helping a Young Child Take Medicine Learn ways to encourage your young child to take asthma medicine with a nebulizer.
  93. Stories From People Controlling Their Asthma Hear how others with asthma have learned to control their symptoms.
  94. Teenagers: Feeling Different Because of Asthma Learn how expressing your negative feelings about asthma will help you feel better.
  95. Asthma: The Importance of Controller Medicines Learn why your controller medicines are so important.
  96. Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant): What You Need to Know
  97. Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Live, Intranasal): What You Need to Know
  98. Helping Your Child Deal With Asthma Learn how to help your child deal with asthma and asthma treatments.
  99. Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) Discusses pinkeye (conjunctivitis). Covers what causes it and symptoms. Offers home treatment tips. Also offers tips to prevent spreading it. Includes pictures of normal eye and one with pinkeye.
  100. Pinkeye Briefly discusses causes of pinkeye (conjunctivitis). Covers symptoms like red eyes and itching or burning feeling. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

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