Overview
For most people, allergies mean itchy eyes and a drippy nose. But for a few people, allergies to things like bee stings or nuts cause a whole-body reaction that can be life-threatening. Read more about allergies, triggers and treatments.
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To learn more about severe allergic reactions and how to treat them, visit our Severe allergic reaction: Anaphylaxis health feature.
Preventing allergies
- Types of allergens
- Allergic rhinitis: common triggers
- Controlling pet allergens
- Allergies: avoiding indoor triggers
- Allergies: avoiding outdoor triggers
- Controlling dust, dust mites, and other allergens in your home
- Allergy safe adult care facilities
- Allergy safe child care facilities
Treating allergies
- Allergies: Giving yourself an epinephrine shot
- Allergies: Rush immunotherapy
- Immunotherapy for allergies to insect stings
- Allergies: Should I take shots for insect sting allergies?
- Allergies: Should I take allergy shots?
- Allergy shots for allergic rhinitis
- Over-the-counter medicines for allergies
- Quick tips: Safely giving over-the-counter medicines to children
Useful resources
Tools and emergency plans designed for managing anaphylaxis at home and in school settings, from the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
