What are allergies? What kind of allergies are there? Allergist and immunologist Dr. Ronald Simon answers commonly asked questions about allergies, including what allergy testing is like, treatments for different types of allergies, what an allergy shot is and more.

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0:49 - What is an allergy?
2:10 - What are the most common types of allergies?
2:30 - What are the most common foods that could prompt an allergic reaction?
2:56 - Can you have a gluten allergy?
3:27 - What kind of allergies can you have from the environment?
4:24 - What kind of animals can you be allergic to?
5:11 - Can you be allergic to medications?
5:31 - What is the aspirin desensitization program?
6:00 - Can you be allergic to cosmetics and metals?
6:16 - What conditions can mimic symptoms of an allergy?
6:57 - Who is most affected by allergies?
7:10 - What puts you at risk for developing allergies?
7:47 - Can you outgrow an allergy?
8:23 - Are these symptoms from allergies or a cold?
9:41 - How do you know it's an allergy vs. a cold?
10:31 - What can you do to control your allergic reaction?
11:10 - How can you avoid things that you're allergic to?
12:09 - What are allergy medications?
13:42 - What is an allergy shot?
15:07 - What is allergy testing?
16:14 - What are seasonal allergies?
16:54 - When should you see a doctor for allergies?