- An
allergen is an
otherwise harmless substance that
triggers an
allergic reaction in
sensitive individuals by
stimulating an
immune response. In technical...
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Allergen immunotherapy, also
known as
desensitization or hypo-sensitization, is a
medical treatment for
environmental allergies (such as
insect bites)...
- This is a list of allergies,
which includes the
allergen,
potential reactions, and a
brief description of the
cause where applicable. Many
substances can...
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exposure of
children to
potential allergens may be protective.
Treatments for
allergies include avoidance of
known allergens and the use of
medications such...
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allergies experienced by humans.
Among the
eight known cat
allergens, the most
prominent allergen is
secretoglobin Fel d 1,
which is
produced in the anal...
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exposure to a
given food
allergen. Food
allergens account for
about 90% of all
allergic reactions. The most
common food
allergens include milk, eggs, peanuts...
- The Food
Allergen Labeling and
Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) is a
United States law that
requires all food
labels in the
United States to list ingredients...
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Peanut allergen powder, sold
under the
brand name Palforzia, is an oral
medication used for the
treatment of
children who have
confirmed cases of peanut...
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inflammation in the nose that
occurs when the
immune system overreacts to
allergens in the air. It is
classified as a type I hy****nsitivity reaction. Signs...
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Allergen of the Year is an
annual "award"
voted upon by the
American Contact Dermatitis Society,
aiming to
raise awareness about common allergens. The...
