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Diseases » Allergic Disorders » Introduction
 

Allergic Disorders

Allergic Disorders: Introduction

Any disorder that is caused by an allergy or an allergic reaction. Allergic disorders include asthma, house dust mite allergy, food allergy, pet allergy, pollen allergies and insect sting allergies. An allergy is a hypersensitive reaction of the immune system to a substance (allergen) that has no effect on most people e.g. pollen, certain foods.

Symptoms of Allergic Disorders

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Medical Textbooks Online about Allergic Disorders

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Urticaria
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Urticaria
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Anaphylaxis
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • Urticaria
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Urticaria
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Urticaria
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
 

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Allergic Disorders: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Allergic Disorders

Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases are difficult to diagnose. Even the well-knowns conditions such as asthma or lung cancer often fail to be diagnosed early. Some of the chronic lung diseases with diagnostic difficulties include asthma (perhaps surprisingly), COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, mesothelioma, smoker's cough, AIDS-related respiratory conditions (see AIDS), chronic pneumonia, and other respiratory diseases. Rare possibilities include diseases like psittacosis (bird-related lung infection). See other types of chronic lung diseases....read more »

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Allergic Disorders: Rare Types

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Causes of Allergic Disorders

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Latest Treatments for Allergic Disorders

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Allergic Disorders

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Videos for Allergic Disorders

Allergy Basics

Allergy BasicsWhat is an allergy and what is it that causes some people to suffer from them? Why do allergies flare up during certain times of the year? Learn...

Kids' Allergies

Kids' AllergiesAllergies can leave children feeling sniffly, teary and itchy and take their toll at play and at school. Previously, allergy remedies left children...

 

Cold and Allergy

Cold and AllergyWhen you have watery eyes, a runny nose, congestion and sneezing, how can you tell if it's a cold or an allergy? Find out the difference and the...

Allergy Shots

Allergy ShotsImmunotherapy is one of the most effective treatments available to allergy sufferers. Learn how allergy shots work and who should and should not get...

 
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Allergic Disorders: Broader Related Topics

Types of Allergic Disorders

Types of Allergic Disorders

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