Allergy Basics
Learning about allergies
Do you often have allergy symptoms such as a runny, itchy nose? Congestion? Sneezing?
Allergies can cause these symptoms. You can have allergy symptoms all year long or during certain seasons.
Understanding allergies gives an overview of the types of allergies and what causes them. You may find it helpful to use an allergy symptoms checklist to keep track of symptoms and the times when they are at their worst.
Learning about causes & triggers can help you avoid things that might make your symptoms worse.
There's more than one way to manage allergies. The Treatment Options section provides an overview of different ways to treat allergies. If you're unsure of some terms related to allergies, you can get definitions from the Allergy Terms section.