Disease Summaries
What Are You Allergic To?
Allergens that you breathe in from:
- House dust mites
- Cockroaches
- Pets
- Pollens from trees, grasses and weeds
- Mold spores
- Dusts and fumes at work
Allergens that you ingest:
- Foods
- Medications
Allergens from insect stings and bites:
- Bees, wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and ants
- Mosquitoes
- Biting flies
Allergens that you put on the skin:
(These allergens can cause a poison-ivy type rash or contact dermatitis. The allergic reaction is a cell-mediated reaction and not caused by IgE.)
- Cosmetics
- Shampoos and conditioners
- Rubber products
- Metals such as jewelry
