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Allergist and immunologist Dr. Ronald Simon discusses allergies, including types, testing, treatment and more. Learn more: www.scripps.org/6840p Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com 0:49 - What is an allergy? 2:10 - What are the most common types of allergies? 2:30 - What are the most common foods that could prompt an allergic reaction? 2:56 - Can you have a gluten allergy? 3:27 - What kind of allergies can you have from the environment? 4:24 - What kind of animals can you be allergic to? 5:11 - Can you be allergic to medications? 5:31 - What is the aspirin desensitization program? 6:00 - Can you be allergic to cosmetics and metals? 6:16 - What conditions can mimic symptoms of an allergy? 6:57 - Who is most affected by allergies? 7:10 - What puts you at risk for developing allergies? 7:47 - Can you outgrow an allergy? 8:23 - Are these symptoms from allergies or a co