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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Types of Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
Insightful article that categorizes and describes the various types of allergies. Also gives information on treatment of symptoms.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Preventing Allergic Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information on how to prevent an allergic reaction--anaphylaxis, rhinitis, skin conditions, etc.-- from happening. Also gives information on how to prepare for a reaction.
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Aetna: Inteli Health: Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational overview of hay fever. Includes information on diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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WebMD

Web Md: Airborne Allergens

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides an article entitled, "Something in the Air: Airborne Allergens". Includes detailed information on why some people are allergic to certain substances, while others are not. Symptoms of airborne...
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Aetna: Inteli Health: Treatments for Specific Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly describes some of the treatments for the various allergic reactions--anaphylaxis, rhinitis, etc.
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Treat allergies.com: Histamine and Antihistamines

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what histamines are, how they affect the body. Also learn how antihistamines work to combat the uncomfortable symptoms caused by histamines.
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Antihistamines: Important Treatments for Allergy

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact page which answers many questions about antihistamines.
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Allergy Glossary: Antihistamine

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a brief definition of "Antihistamine," and lists several examples of this type of drug.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Allergic Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to a definition of "Allergic reactions," and causes and symptoms, find several illustrations of various types of skin allergies and learn how allegic reactions can be prevented and treated through first aid.
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WebMD

Web Md: Understanding Hay Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides the viewer with a great description of what hay fever is, the symptoms it causes and its treatment. A very well prepared and in-depth site with links to additional information on the subject.
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WebMD

Web Md: Types of Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health contains a list of all the various types of allergies. By clicking on each one, you can access a good deal of information. This is a great site to get general information on the whole subject.
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American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology: Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page dedicated to research and education related to respiratory care and conditions. This resource contains a great deal of information on many respiratory conditions and treatments.
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Aetna: Inteli Health: Allergies: Frequently Asked Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative article that answers some questions about the basics of allergies. Questions tend to focus on how to live with allergies.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Antihistamines

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides brief but factual information on antihistamines, including topics such as: what are anithistamines, can I take my prescription antihistamine with other medicines, and can I share my prescription antihistamines with...
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Medinfo: Antihistamines

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of antihistamines which tells what they're used for, the different forms they come in, and the adverse reactions that can occur from taking them.
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WebMD

Web Md: Drug Combination for Allergy Symptoms

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides information about the drugs leukotriene modifiers and if they help relieve allergies when used with or without antihistamine medications. A short, but interesting article on the subject.
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.