Allergens: Triggers of Allergy Attacks

There are many allergies that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the allergens that cause allergic reactions, for which we have provided overviews.

• Types of Allergens
  • Animals
  • Chemical Sensitivity
  • Dust and Dust Mites
  • Foods
  • Insect Stings
  • Latex
  • Mold
  • Poison Ivy / Poison Oak
  • Pollen

For additional information on allergy topics:

• All About Allergy
  • Statistics Related to Allergy and Asthma
• Cold vs. Allergy: How Do I Know the Difference?
• Symptomatic Conditions of Allergy
  • Asthma Symptoms or Reactions
  • Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Rhinitis
  • Urticaria / Hives 
• Treatment for Allergy
• Glossary
• Online Resources

Asthma, Allergy and Immunology
Care at Rush

At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, our specialists address the full range of asthma, allergy and immunology care, from the common to the complex.

For more information visit the Allergy and Immunology home page.

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