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

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