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//**Information about Different Forms of Allergies**// by Wonjun Lee and Dillon Chai 1. Pollen Allergy This allergy is very common because pollen is produced by flowers which lie all over the world. Allergy reaction happens when a person come into contact with pollen (i.e. when the line of the nose, or eyes are irritated). Furthermore, it can result in inflammation of the nose, and itchiness and irritation of eyes. People who have allergic rhinitis, which means allergic to airborne allergens, account for 20% of all adults and 40% of all children.

2. Animal Allergy Animal allergy are caused by proteins that lives under animals' skin. An example of an animal allergy would be cat allergy, which is when you are allergic to the animal dander or dried saliva of cats. It can result in coughing, red, itchy eyes, and sneezing, too. Because animals come in contact with daily materials and because they are active, it can bring in many allergens, such as pollen.

3. Dust Mites Allergy Dust mites are tiny, microscopic organisms that live under carpets, pillows, and more. They feed on dead human cells, such as dead hair and nail cells. Most people are immune to these minuscule organisms; however, for some people, once they come in contact with these common organisms, their reactions would be stern. A way to prevent an allergic reaction due to dust mite allergy is to wash your mattresses, blankets, and pillow commonly.

4. Insect Stings Allergy When a person gets stinged by a insect; normally, there would be mild pain, inflammation, itchiness, and swelling. However, a person with this allergy would have a more severe and strong reaction. 40 deaths a year are attributed to insect stings in the US, and 0.5-5% of Americans are allergic to insect stings.

5. Food Allergy Food allergy can be easily identified after a person ingests a specific kind of food and a reaction occurs. Food allergies are very common, with 1 in 17 children under 3 suffer from food allergy. 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies, with nuts and shellfish as the leading causes. 8 food allergies account for 90% of all food allergies: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish. The only way to cure food allergies is by avoiding contact with the allergen.

Quiz Question: What is the percentage of adults and children who have allergic rhinitis (allergies to pollen)?