Types of Allergies

Learn more about the following types of allergies.

Inhalant Allergies

Inhalant Allergies may be classified into two types: seasonal, which are caused primarily by pollens from trees, grasses and weeds, and perennial, which are caused mostly by dust mites, pet danders and mold spores.

Ingestant (Food) Allergies

A food allergy is an abnormal immunologic response following the ingestion of a food.

Mold and Fungal Allergies

Mold allergies deserve special mention, as they can affect us through so many different pathways and are especially important in the chronic sinus patient.

Stinging Insect Allergies

Allergic reactions to insect stings can be a very serious condition.

Contact Allergies

Contact allergies can range from immediate Latex reactions to delayed contact hypersensitivities.

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