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| Allergens |  The most common airborne allergens:
- animal fur
- flower pollens
- body parts from house mites, some sort of microscopic creatures found in all houses
- mold spores
- cigarette smoke
- house dust
- solvents
- cleaners
The most common food allergens:
- different kinds of nuts, especially walnuts, peanuts, and brazil nuts
- some seafood, like fish, shellfish, and mollusks
- wheat
- eggs
- milk
- food additives and preservatives
The most common types of drugs that cause allergic reactions:
- flu vaccines
- penicillin or other antibiotics
- tetanus toxoid vaccine
- gamma globulin
The most common causes of contact dermatitis:
- latex
- nickel or nickel alloys
- poison ivy, oak, and sumac
Insects and other arthropods whose bites or stings typically cause allergy:
- mosquitoes
- bees, wasps, and hornets
- fleas
- scabies
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