Do you have questions about allergy testing, allergy shots, or how to avoid the things that trigger your allergies? Do you wonder what medicine is available?

The following step-by-step guide will help you take control and reduce your allergy symptoms!

I. Let's Get Started

Step 1: What is an allergy?

Step 2: The role of the immune system

Step 3: What substances cause allergies?

Step 4: Allergy-related conditions

II. Testing and Screening

Step 5: Should you see an allergist?

Step 6: Allergy testing and diagnosis

III. Treating and Managing Allergies

Step 7: Introduction to allergy treatment

Step 8: Avoid allergy triggers

Step 9: Types of allergy medication

Step 10: Over-the-counter versus prescription drugs

Step 11: Immunotherapy

Step 12: You and your doctor are a team

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