Common Allergies and How to Treat Them with Dr. Ronald Simon

<p>Allergist and immunologist Dr. Ronald Simon discusses allergies, including types, testing, treatment and more. Learn more: www.scripps.org/6840p</p> <p>Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth!</p> <p>Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/<br /> Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth<br /> YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube<br /> Instagram: www.instagram.com</p> <p>0:49 - What is an allergy?<br /> 2:10 - What are the most common types of allergies?<br /> 2:30 - What are the most common foods that could prompt an allergic reaction?<br /> 2:56 - Can you have a gluten allergy?<br /> 3:27 - What kind of allergies can you have from the environment?<br /> 4:24 - What kind of animals can you be allergic to?<br /> 5:11 - Can you be allergic to medications?<br /> 5:31 - What is the aspirin desensitization program?<br /> 6:00 - Can you be allergic to cosmetics and metals?<br /> 6:16 - What conditions can mimic symptoms of an allergy?<br /> 6:57 - Who is most affected by allergies?<br /> 7:10 - What puts you at risk for developing allergies?<br /> 7:47 - Can you outgrow an allergy?<br /> 8:23 - Are these symptoms from allergies or a cold?<br /> 9:41 - How do you know it's an allergy vs. a cold?<br /> 10:31 - What can you do to control your allergic reaction?<br /> 11:10 - How can you avoid things that you're allergic to?<br /> 12:09 - What are allergy medications?<br /> 13:42 - What is an allergy shot?<br /> 15:07 - What is allergy testing?<br /> 16:14 - What are seasonal allergies?<br /> 16:54 - When should you see a doctor for allergies?</p>