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Allergic Rhinitis
Alternate Names : Hay Fever, Nasal Allergies
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An allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to substances (allergens) that are generally harmless and in most people do not cause an immune response. Antibodies are formed by the immune system in response to the presence of an antigen such as pollen, mold, dust or dander.
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• Definition
• Allergic Rhinitis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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• Allergies
• Allergy to Mold - Dander - Dust
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
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Tests & Exams
• Allergy Testing
Other Topics
• Allergen
• Allergic Reactions
• Antibody
• Antigen
• Cough
• Drowsiness
• Eye Redness
• Headache
• Immune Response
• Itching
• Nasal Congestion
• Nasal Discharge
• Smell - Impaired
• Sneezing
• Sore Throat
• Tearing - Increased
• Wheezing
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