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Allergic Conditions: Allergen
An allergen is the source of an
allergy-producing substance, the allergy-producing substance itself, or one or
more of the specific proteins that makeup the substance and provoke the immune
response, including IgE antibodies. Allergens are often common, usually harmless
substances such as pollen, mold spores, animal dander, dust, foods, insect
venoms and drugs.
Resources about allergens:
Please visit an allergist for more information on
allergic disease and your individual medical condition. If you need to locate an
allergist in your area, visit the Academy’s online Physician
Referral Directory.
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