Allergic Reaction (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Allergic Reaction Overview
- Allergic Reaction Causes
- Allergic Reaction Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Allergic Reaction Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Pictures of Common Allergy Triggers - Slideshow
- Pictures of Pets and Allergies - Slideshow
- Pictures of Home Allegy - Slideshow
For More Information
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823
Phone: 414-272-6071
Physician Referral and Information Line:
1-800-822-2762
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Office of Communications and Public Liaison
6610 Rockledge Drive, MSC 6612
Bethesda, MD 20892-6612
Toll-Free:
1-866-284-4107
Local: 301-496-5717
TDD: 1-800-877-8339 (for hearing impaired)
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