Skip to topic navigation
Skip to main content
UW Medicine
UW Medicine
  • MyChart Patient Portal
  • For Providers
  • Research
  • School of Medicine
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Find care
    COVID-19 Urgent care Primary care Virtual Care Emergency rooms Medical specialties Find a provider Find a location
  • Make an appointment
  • Find health & patient resources
    Billing and insurance Conditions and symptoms Medical records and images Patient education Patient resources Prevention and wellness
  • I want to...
    Make an appointment Book a COVID-19 test Sign up or sign in for MyChart Pay my bill Access medical records and images Find an interpreter Find a location Find a pharmacy View all patient resources Refer a patient
  • Find care
    COVID-19 Urgent care Primary care Virtual Care Emergency rooms Medical specialties Find a provider Find a location
  • Make an appointment
  • Find health & patient resources
    Conditions and symptoms Prevention and wellness Patient resources Patient education
  • I want to...
    Make an appointment Book a COVID-19 test Sign up or sign in for MyChart Pay my bill Access medical records and images Find an interpreter Find a location Find a pharmacy View all patient resources Refer a patient
Make a Gift  
  • MyChart Patient Portal
  • For Providers
  • Research
  • School of Medicine
  • Contact Us
  • Make a Gift
  • Conditions & Treatments
  • Medical Services
  • Your Family
  • Health Tips
  • Tools & Multimedia
  • Conditions & Treatments

    • Adult Health Library


      • Allergy and Asthma
      • Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
      • Bone Disorders
      • Breast Health
      • Cardiovascular Diseases
      • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
      • Dermatology
      • Diabetes
      • Digestive Disorders
      • Endocrinology
      • Environmental Medicine
      • Eye Care
      • Gynecological Health
      • Hematology and Blood Disorders
      • Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
      • Infectious Diseases
      • Kidney and Urinary System Disorders
      • Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders
      • Men's Health
      • Mental Health Disorders
      • Nervous System Disorders
      • Non-Traumatic Emergencies
      • Oral Health
      • Orthopaedic Surgery
      • Otolaryngology
      • Pathology
      • Pediatrics
      • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
      • Plastic Surgery
      • Pregnancy and Childbirth
      • Prostate Health
      • Radiology
      • Respiratory Disorders
      • Skin Cancer
      • Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis Disorders
      • Surgical Care
      • Travel Medicine
      • Women's Health
    • Pediatric Health Library


      • Adolescent Medicine
      • Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
      • Blood Disorders
      • Burns
      • Cardiology
      • Care of the Terminally Ill
      • Child and Adolescent Mental Health
      • Child Having Surgery
      • Craniofacial Anomalies
      • Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings
      • Dental and Oral Health
      • Dermatology
      • Diabetes Endocrinology
      • Digestive and Liver Disorders
      • Ear, Nose, and Throat
      • Eye Care
      • Genitourinary and Kidney Disorders
      • Growth and Development
      • High-Risk Newborn
      • High-Risk Pregnancy
      • Infectious Diseases
      • Medical Genetics
      • Neurological Disorders
      • Normal Newborn
      • Oncology
      • Orthopaedics
      • Pregnancy
      • Respiratory Disorders
      • Safety and Injury Prevention
      • Transplantation
    • Tests and Procedures


      • Cardiovascular
      • Gastroenterology
      • Gynecology
      • Lab Tests
      • Neurological
      • Orthopaedic
      • Pulmonary
      • Urology
    • Prevention Guidelines


      • Children Ages 0-2
      • Children Ages 2-18
      • Men Ages 18-39
      • Men Ages 40-49
      • Men Ages 50-64
      • Men Ages 65+
      • Women Ages 18-39
      • Women Ages 40-49
      • Women Ages 50-64
      • Women Ages 65+
  • Medical Services

    • Asthma


      • Understanding Asthma
      • Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
      • Controlling Asthma Triggers
      • Managing Your Asthma
      • Asthma and Other Conditions
      • For Your Family
    • Cancer


      • About Cancer
      • Cancer and Genetics
      • Cancer Test and Procedures
      • Cancer Diagnosis
      • Cancer and Nutrition
      • Cancer Treatment
      • Cancer Treatment Side Effects
      • Living With Cancer
      • Specific Cancers
      • Children and Cancer
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease


      • What is COPD?
      • Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
      • Managing Your COPD
      • Preventing COPD
    • Diabetes


      • Understanding Diabetes
      • Types of Diabetes
      • Complications of Diabetes
      • Managing Diabetes
      • Diabetes and Your Family
    • Heart Disease


      • Understanding Heart Disease
      • Cardiac Tests & Procedures
      • Heart Conditions and Diseases
      • Women and Heart Disease
      • Diabetes and Heart Disease
      • Congenital Heart Disease
      • Cardiac Rehabilitation
      • Managing Heart Disease
      • Preventing Heart Disease
    • Neuroscience


      • About the Brain and Nervous System
      • Neurological Tests and Procedures
      • Neurological Conditions and Diseases
      • Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders
      • Headaches
      • Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
      • Understanding Rehabilitation
      • Children & Neurological Conditions
    • Obesity and Bariatric Surgery


      • Understanding Obesity
      • Obesity and Health Problems
      • Treating Obesity
      • Bariatric Surgery
      • Lifestyle Changes
      • Childhood and Obesity
    • Orthopedics


      • Basic Anatomy
      • Orthopedic Tests and Procedures
      • Orthopedic Conditions and Disorders
      • Arthritis and Rheumatic Disorders
      • Osteoporosis
      • Fractures
      • Sports Injuries
      • Preventing Injuries at Work
      • Orthopedic Conditions and Children
    • Pregnancy & Newborns


      • Preparing for Pregnancy
      • Your Changing Body
      • Your First Trimester
      • Your Second Trimester
      • Your Third Trimester
      • Pregnancy Tests and Procedures
      • Healthy Pregnancy Lifestyles
      • Pregnancy Complications
      • Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
      • Your Newborn Baby
      • When Baby Needs Special Care
      • Feeding Your Baby
  • Your Family

    • Children's Health


      • The Healthy Child
      • Children and Healthcare
      • Emotions and Behavior
      • Age-Specific Concerns
      • Parenting
    • Men's Health


      • In Good Health
      • Health Issues
      • Sexual Health & Reproduction
      • Sports Injuries
    • Older Adults


      • Living Better, Living Longer
      • Eating Well, Staying Fit
      • Prevention, Self-Care, and Safety
      • Using Medications
      • Health Concerns: Head to Toe
      • Long-Term Planning
      • For the Caregiver
      • Home Health and Hospice Care
    • Women's Health


      • A Woman's Journey
      • In Good Health
      • Women's Health Issues
  • Health Tips

    • Back and Neck Care


      • Back and Neck Basics
      • Causes of Back and Neck Pain
      • Keeping Your Back Healthy
      • Dealing With Back Pain
      • Preventing and Treating Neck Pain
      • Back Pain and Pregnancy
    • Blood Pressure


      • Blood Pressure Basics
      • Eating Healthier
      • Getting Exercise
      • Losing Weight
      • Managing Stress
      • Quitting Smoking, Limiting Alcohol
      • Taking Medication
    • Cholesterol


      • Understanding Cholesterol
      • Eating Healthy
      • Managing Weight
      • Getting Exercise
      • Breaking Bad Habits
      • Taking Medication
    • Fitness


      • Why Fitness Matters
      • Get Started
      • Get Moving
      • Stay Motivated
      • Make Time for Fitness
      • Improve Your Health
      • Children & Teens
      • Women
      • Older Adults
    • Mental Health


      • During Life's Journey
      • Common Conditions
      • Support and Stability
    • Nutrition


      • Nutrition Basics
      • Healthy Practices
      • Nutrition and Health Conditions
      • Children and Teens
      • Pregnant Women
    • Smoking Cessation


      • Facing Up to Smoking
      • Planning Your Quit Strategy
      • Taking the Big Step
      • Staying Smoke-Free
      • Teens and Smoking
      • Smoking During Pregnancy
    • Stress Management


      • Understanding Stress
      • Keys to Managing Stress
      • Stress on the Job
      • Stress and Family
    • Weight Management


      • Call to Action
      • About Weight Loss
      • Nutrition
      • Exercise
      • Behavior
      • Related Health Issues
      • Children and Teens
  • Tools & Multimedia

    • Video Library

    • Calculators

    • Quizzes

    • Symptom Checker

      • Symptom Checker - Disclaimer
Contenido en Español
You are here:
  1. Home
  2. Conditions & Treatments
  3. Pediatric Health Library
  4. Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

Pediatric Health Library

Topic Index
Library Index
Click 'Topic Index' to return to the index for the current topic.
Click 'Library Index' to return to the listing of all topics.

Topic Index - Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Home

Allergy

All About Allergy

Types of Allergens

Animals

Dust Mites

Food Allergy Diet

Egg Allergy Diet

Lactose Intolerance

Milk Allergy Diet

Peanut Allergy Diet

Shellfish Allergy Diet

Soy Allergy Diet

Tree Nut Allergy Diet

Wheat Allergy Diet

Insect Stings

Latex

Mold

Pollen

Poison Ivy/Poison Oak

Symptomatic Conditions of Allergy

Atopic Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis

Allergic Rhinitis

Urticaria (Hives)

Conjunctivitis

Anaphylaxis

Diagnostic Procedures for Allergy

Treatment for Allergy

Cold vs. Allergy: How Do I Know the Difference?

Asthma

All About Asthma

Asthma Attack Triggers

Avoiding Asthma Triggers

During An Asthma Attack

Peak Flow Meters / Oximeters / Spirometers

Levels of Asthma

Hand-Held Nebulizer Treatments

Asthma and Children

Immune Disorders

All About the Immune System

Immune Deficiencies

Disorders of the Immune System

Genetics and Immune Disorders

Immunotherapy Overview

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)

Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

X-linked Agammaglobulinemia

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Dermatomyositis

Sjögren’s Syndrome

Monoclonal Gammopathies

Immunoglobulin A Deficiency

IgG Deficiencies

Pemphigus Vulgaris

  • search
    Find a location
  • person_search
    Find a provider
  • event
    Make an appointment
  • login
    Login to MyChart patient portal
  • connect_without_contact
    Refer a patient
Copyright © 2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. except where otherwise noted.
StayWell Disclaimer | Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Your Privacy Choices
  • Contact Us
  • About UW Medicine
  • Careers
  • Harborview Medical Center
  • UW Medical Center – Montlake
  • UW Medical Center – Northwest
  • UW Medicine Primary Care Clinics
  • Medical Conditions Directory
  • Patient Resources
  • UW School of Medicine
  • UW Medicine Research
  • UW Physicians
  • UW Medicine Newsroom
  • Donate
  • UW Medicine Fact Book
  • Volunteer
  • UW.edu
  • Right as Rain Health Blog
  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • The Huddle - for employees
  • Airlift Northwest
  • Employee Resources
  • Valley Medical Center
  • Give Website Feedback
UW Medicine
Copyright © 2025 University of Washington | All rights reserved
  • Online Privacy Statement
  • Policies and Notices
  • Copyright And Healthcare Disclaimer
  • Website Terms And Conditions Of Use