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Allergies  Provides basic information about allergies and discusses different types of allergies such as hayfever, food, insect, and latex allergies. Source: Calgary Health Region From: Health content Dealing with ragweed  Profiles the ragweed plant, which can cause hay fever in people with allergies. Explains what ragweed looks like, where it grows, and what can be done to prevent the plant from spreading. Source: The Quebec Lung Association Hay fever  Defines hay fever. Explains how inhaled allergens interact with the body to create histamines and result in some of the primary symptoms listed. Describes principal remedies recommended by physicians and how to avoid hay fever. Source: Capital Health (Edmonton) Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)  Explains what hay fever is and what causes it. Gives suggestions on how to take care of an affected child including oral medication, nasal sprays, pollen avoidance, and eye treatments. Recommends when a parent should consult a health care provider. Source: Hospital for Sick Children (HSC) Hay fever (rhinitis)  Explains what hay fever is and what causes it. Looks at ragweed, which is a common allergy trigger. Lists symptoms and gives suggestions on how to manage hay fever effectively. Source: Canadian Lung Association Hayfever and other allergies - things you can do to control your symptoms  Presents lists of symptoms of allergies and things that may make allergies feel worse. Identifies the most common allergens. Provides information on how to avoid allergens. Source: College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) From: Patient education program Oral allergy syndrome  Explains what an oral allergy syndrome is and provides the symptoms. Discusses what types of people are likely to be vulnerable and what these people can do to avoid an allergic reaction. Presents a list of which pollen allergies are likely to trigger allergic reactions to certain foods. Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Ragweed: take action now!  Explains how to identify ragweed and lists reasons for controlling it. Offers hints on how to minimize the symptoms of hay fever. Source: Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal, Santé publique
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