Triggers

Common Allergy Triggers

Understand the everyday allergens behind your child's symptoms — and practical ways to reduce exposure at home.

Magnified house dust mite (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus)

House Dust Mite

The #1 year-round indoor trigger

Colorized electron-microscope image of assorted pollen grains

Pollen

Seasonal outdoor trees, grass & weeds

Photomicrograph of Aspergillus niger mold

Mold & Damp

Fungal spores from damp indoor spaces

Domestic cat — a common source of pet dander

Pet Dander

Proteins from cats, dogs & other pets

American cockroach (Periplaneta americana)

Cockroach

A major indoor trigger, common in Indian homes

Peanuts, egg and milk — three of the most common childhood food allergens

Food Allergens

Milk, egg, peanut, wheat & seafood

Honey bee (Apis mellifera)

Insect Sting

Bee, wasp & ant sting reactions

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