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WebMD

Web Md: Airborne Allergens

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides an article entitled, "Something in the Air: Airborne Allergens". Includes detailed information on why some people are allergic to certain substances, while others are not. Symptoms of airborne...
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National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Allergens & Irritants

For Students 9th - 10th
Find answers on how to survive the allergy season. Information is provided on asthma, allergies, and the allergens or irritants that cause them. Strategies are given to help avoid exposure to substances such as mold, cigarette smoke,...
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University of Iowa Health Care: Poison Ivy: The Most Common of Allergens

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that covers the topic of poison ivy and includes details on identifying it, symptoms, misconceptions, treatment, and how to avoid it.
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CNN

Cnn: Living With Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
A CNN special report that teaches you all about the different types of allergies and how to live with them. Includes a quiz to test your knowledge and a link to get the pollen count for your area.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Kids' Medical Dictionary

For Students 3rd - 8th
Need to know what antihistamine means or an allergen is? This medical dictionary contains easy to understand defintion for medical terms. Dictionary gives pronunciation as well as Spanish translation.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses why allergies occur and common allergens.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Allergic Rhinitis

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about all types of allergies and allergic reactions. Article includes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common allergies. For auditory learners, a read-aloud feature is also available.
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WebMD

Web Md: Types of Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health contains a list of all the various types of allergies. By clicking on each one, you can access a good deal of information. This is a great site to get general information on the whole subject.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Allergy Shots: Could They Help Your Allergies?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides great information on allergy shots and whether or not they could help with your allergies. The topics that are covered include: what are allergy shots, how do they work, what kind of allergies can be treated with...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Health of the Digestive System

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Most people have problems with their digestive system once in a while. These could be symptoms of foodborne illness, food allergies, or a food intolerance. Learn...
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American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology: Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page dedicated to research and education related to respiratory care and conditions. This resource contains a great deal of information on many respiratory conditions and treatments.
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.
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BBC

Bbc Health: Hay Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
Causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention are the topics explored in this succinct but informative resource.
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Other

Noattacks: (Asthma Prevention)

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative guide for parents on the prevention and management of asthma attacks in children.

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