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Patients & Consumers Online Tools Find an Allergist / Immunologist Pollen Counts Diseases 101 Drug Guide Featured Resources » AAAAI Tips Brochures Topic of the Month Information Request Form Donate Now Constituencies » Patients & Consumers Contact Search by Condition (A-Z) Request a Speaker Smoke Free Homes Referral Guidelines Breakthroughs in Bioscience Other Resources En Español Just for Kids Seniors		Allergic Conditions: Atopy Atopy is a term that refers to the genetic tendency to develop the "classical" allergic diseases, namely, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis. Atopy is typically associated with a genetically determined capacity to mount IgE responses to common allergens, especially inhaled allergens and food allergens. Resources about atopy: The Allergy Report – Atopy  What is an Allergic Reaction? Tip Brochure 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. <back>
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