Pollen Allergy
An allergic reaction to pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds, commonly known as hay fever.
Common Symptoms
Common Triggers
Tree pollen (e.g., oak, birch), grass pollen (e.g., rye, timothy), weed pollen (e.g., ragweed)
Food Allergy
An immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms.
Common Symptoms
Common Triggers
Peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish.
Insect Sting Allergy
An overreaction of the immune system to the venom of stinging insects.
Common Symptoms
Common Triggers
Bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, fire ants.
Drug Allergy
An abnormal reaction of your immune system to a medication.
Common Symptoms
Common Triggers
Penicillin and related antibiotics, sulfa drugs, chemotherapy drugs, NSAIDs (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen).
Latex Allergy
A reaction to certain proteins found in natural rubber latex, a product made from the rubber tree.
Common Symptoms
Common Triggers
Latex gloves, balloons, condoms.
Mold Allergy
An allergic reaction to mold spores, which can be found in damp areas indoors and outdoors.
Common Symptoms
Common Triggers
Damp basements, bathrooms, rotting logs, compost piles.
Pet Allergy
An allergic reaction to proteins found in an animal's skin cells, saliva, or urine.
Common Symptoms
Common Triggers
Cats, dogs, rodents, and other furry animals.
Cockroach Allergy
An allergic reaction to the saliva, feces, and shedding body parts of cockroaches.
Common Symptoms
Common Triggers
Cockroach presence in homes, especially in urban areas.