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An NPM package to import common allergies in a JavaScript application

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[ { "id": "bee-sting-018", "name": "Bee Sting", "type": "Insect", "category": "Stinging Insect", "commonSymptoms": [ "Pain, redness, swelling at the sting site (normal reaction)", "Hives", "Itching all over the body", "Swelling of the throat and tongue", "Difficulty breathing", "Dizziness or fainting", "Nausea or stomach cramps" ], "crossReactivity": ["Wasp and hornet stings (sometimes)"], "prevalence": { "general": "Around 1-5% of adults have had a severe reaction" }, "commonSources": ["Honeybees", "Bumblebees"], "medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Apis mellifera)", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "wasp-sting-019", "name": "Wasp Sting", "type": "Insect", "category": "Stinging Insect", "commonSymptoms": [ "Similar to bee sting allergy symptoms, ranging from mild to severe anaphylaxis" ], "crossReactivity": ["Bee and hornet stings (sometimes)"], "prevalence": { "general": "Similar to bee sting allergy" }, "commonSources": ["Yellow jackets", "Paper wasps"], "medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Vespula species)", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "fire-ant-sting-020", "name": "Fire Ant Sting", "type": "Insect", "category": "Stinging Insect", "commonSymptoms": [ "Painful red bumps that develop into pus-filled blisters", "Hives", "Swelling", "Itching", "Difficulty breathing (in severe cases)" ], "crossReactivity": ["Other ant species (rarely)"], "prevalence": { "Southern USA": "Common in regions with fire ants" }, "commonSources": ["Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta)"], "medicalName": "Fire ant venom allergy", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "hornet-sting-114", "name": "Hornet Sting", "type": "Insect", "category": "Stinging Insect", "commonSymptoms": [ "Similar to bee and wasp sting allergies, can be severe" ], "crossReactivity": ["Bee and wasp stings (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"general": "Less common than bee or wasp allergy"}, "commonSources": ["Bald-faced hornets", "European hornets"], "medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Dolichovespula maculata, Vespa crabro)", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "yellow-jacket-sting-115", "name": "Yellow Jacket Sting", "type": "Insect", "category": "Stinging Insect", "commonSymptoms": [ "Similar to other stinging insect allergies, often with rapid onset" ], "crossReactivity": ["Wasp stings (often)"], "prevalence": {"general": "Common cause of stinging insect allergy"}, "commonSources": ["Various Vespula species"], "medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Vespula squamosa, Vespula vulgaris)", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "mosquito-bite-116", "name": "Mosquito Bite Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Biting Insect", "commonSymptoms": [ "Large local swelling and redness", "Hives", "Blisters", "Itching", "Systemic reactions (rare)" ], "crossReactivity": ["Other biting insects (less common)"], "prevalence": {"general": "Relatively common for local reactions, severe allergy is rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various mosquito species"], "medicalName": "Skeeter syndrome, Mosquito bite hypersensitivity", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Antihistamines, topical corticosteroids, cold compress, avoidance" }, { "id": "flea-bite-117", "name": "Flea Bite Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Biting Insect", "commonSymptoms": [ "Itchy red bumps, often in clusters", "Hives", "Rash around the bite area" ], "crossReactivity": ["Other biting insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"general": "Common, especially with pet ownership"}, "commonSources": ["Cat fleas", "Dog fleas"], "medicalName": "Flea bite dermatitis", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, avoidance, treating pets" }, { "id": "bed-bug-bite-118", "name": "Bed Bug Bite Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Biting Insect", "commonSymptoms": [ "Itchy red welts, often in a line or cluster", "Hives (in some cases)" ], "crossReactivity": ["None well-established"], "prevalence": {"general": "Increasing in prevalence"}, "commonSources": ["Common bed bug (Cimex lectularius)"], "medicalName": "Bed bug bite reaction", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, avoidance, pest control" }, { "id": "biting-fly-allergy-119", "name": "Biting Fly Allergy (Horsefly, Deerfly)", "type": "Insect", "category": "Biting Insect", "commonSymptoms": [ "Painful, itchy bumps", "Local swelling", "Hives (rare)" ], "crossReactivity": ["Other biting flies (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"general": "Common in areas with these flies"}, "commonSources": ["Horseflies (Tabanus species)", "Deerflies (Chrysops species)"], "medicalName": "Biting fly hypersensitivity", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Cold compress, topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, avoidance" }, { "id": "gnat-bite-allergy-120", "name": "Gnat Bite Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Biting Insect", "commonSymptoms": [ "Small, itchy red bumps", "Local swelling" ], "crossReactivity": ["Other small biting flies (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"general": "Common in many regions"}, "commonSources": ["Various small fly species"], "medicalName": "Gnat bite reaction", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, cold compress, avoidance" }, { "id": "cockroach-allergy-121", "name": "Cockroach Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Household Pest", "commonSymptoms": [ "Sneezing", "Runny nose", "Itchy, watery eyes", "Coughing", "Wheezing", "Skin rash" ], "crossReactivity": ["Dust mites (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"Urban areas": "Common, especially in inner cities"}, "commonSources": ["American cockroach", "German cockroach"], "medicalName": "Cockroach allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "dust-mite-allergy-122", "name": "Dust Mite Allergy", "type": "Arachnid (often grouped with insects)", "category": "Household Allergen", "commonSymptoms": [ "Sneezing", "Runny nose", "Itchy, watery eyes", "Nasal congestion", "Coughing", "Wheezing", "Itchy skin" ], "crossReactivity": ["Shellfish (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"Worldwide": "Very common"}, "commonSources": ["House dust"], "medicalName": "House dust mite allergy", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "moth-allergy-123", "name": "Moth Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Lepidopteran", "commonSymptoms": [ "Skin rash", "Itching", "Respiratory symptoms (rare)" ], "crossReactivity": ["Butterfly allergy (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Less common than other insect allergies"}, "commonSources": ["Various moth species"], "medicalName": "Moth allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids" }, { "id": "butterfly-allergy-124", "name": "Butterfly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Lepidopteran", "commonSymptoms": [ "Skin rash", "Itching", "Respiratory symptoms (rare)" ], "crossReactivity": ["Moth allergy (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Less common than other insect allergies"}, "commonSources": ["Various butterfly species"], "medicalName": "Butterfly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids" }, { "id": "caddisfly-allergy-125", "name": "Caddisfly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect", "commonSymptoms": [ "Asthma symptoms", "Rhinitis", "Conjunctivitis", "Skin rash" ], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"Near bodies of water": "Regional prevalence"}, "commonSources": ["Various caddisfly species"], "medicalName": "Caddisfly hypersensitivity", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, inhaled corticosteroids, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "asian-lady-beetle-allergy-126", "name": "Asian Lady Beetle Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Beetle", "commonSymptoms": [ "Rhinitis", "Conjunctivitis", "Asthma symptoms", "Skin rash (rare)" ], "crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"North America": "Increasing prevalence in certain regions"}, "commonSources": ["Harmonia axyridis"], "medicalName": "Asian lady beetle allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "caterpillar-allergy-127", "name": "Caterpillar Allergy (Contact Dermatitis)", "type": "Insect", "category": "Lepidopteran Larvae", "commonSymptoms": [ "Itchy rash", "Hives", "Pain or burning sensation" ], "crossReactivity": ["Other caterpillars (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Occurs upon contact"}, "commonSources": ["Various caterpillar species with irritating hairs or spines"], "medicalName": "Caterpillar dermatitis", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Washing the area, applying tape to remove hairs, topical corticosteroids, antihistamines" }, { "id": "locust-allergy-128", "name": "Locust Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Orthopteran", "commonSymptoms": [ "Skin rash", "Itching", "Respiratory symptoms (rare)" ], "crossReactivity": ["Grasshopper allergy (often)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various locust species"], "medicalName": "Locust allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids" }, { "id": "grasshopper-allergy-129", "name": "Grasshopper Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Orthopteran", "commonSymptoms": [ "Skin rash", "Itching", "Respiratory symptoms (rare)" ], "crossReactivity": ["Locust allergy (often)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various grasshopper species"], "medicalName": "Grasshopper allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids" }, { "id": "ant-allergy-non-fire-ant-130", "name": "Ant Allergy (excluding Fire Ants)", "type": "Insect", "category": "Stinging/Biting Insect", "commonSymptoms": [ "Local reaction at the bite/sting site", "Hives", "Swelling", "Systemic reactions (rare)" ], "crossReactivity": ["Other ant species (variable)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Less common than fire ant allergy"}, "commonSources": ["Pavement ants", "Carpenter ants"], "medicalName": "Ant venom/allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test (for some species)"], "treatment": "Antihistamines, topical corticosteroids, epinephrine auto-injector (if severe)" }, { "id": "spider-bite-allergy-131", "name": "Spider Bite Allergy", "type": "Arachnid", "category": "Biting Arachnid", "commonSymptoms": [ "Local swelling and redness", "Pain", "Itching", "Systemic reactions (rare, except for venomous spiders)" ], "crossReactivity": ["Other spiders (variable)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Allergic reactions to non-venomous spider bites are rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various spider species"], "medicalName": "Spider bite hypersensitivity", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Cold compress, pain relievers, antihistamines (if allergic reaction)" }, { "id": "tick-bite-allergy-132", "name": "Tick Bite Allergy (including Alpha-gal Syndrome)", "type": "Arachnid", "category": "Biting Arachnid", "commonSymptoms": [ "Local reaction at the bite site", "Rash", "Itching", "Alpha-gal syndrome symptoms (delayed allergic reaction to red meat)" ], "crossReactivity": ["Other tick species (variable)", "Mammalian meat (for alpha-gal)"], "prevalence": {"Regional": "Prevalence varies by tick species and location"}, "commonSources": ["Lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum)", "Other tick species"], "medicalName": "Tick bite hypersensitivity, Alpha-gal syndrome", "testingMethods": ["Blood test (for alpha-gal)"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, epinephrine auto-injector (if severe), avoidance of red meat (for alpha-gal)" }, { "id": "fruit-fly-allergy-133", "name": "Fruit Fly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Small Flying Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin rash (rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other small flying insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"}, "commonSources": ["Various fruit fly species"], "medicalName": "Fruit fly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "drain-fly-allergy-134", "name": "Drain Fly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Small Flying Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other small flying insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"}, "commonSources": ["Various drain fly species"], "medicalName": "Drain fly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "housefly-allergy-135", "name": "Housefly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Common Household Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin rash (very rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other fly species (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"}, "commonSources": ["Musca domestica"], "medicalName": "Housefly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "aphid-allergy-136", "name": "Aphid Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Plant-Feeding Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other plant-feeding insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"}, "commonSources": ["Various aphid species"], "medicalName": "Aphid allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "thrips-allergy-137", "name": "Thrips Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Small Flying Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation"], "crossReactivity": ["Other small flying insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"}, "commonSources": ["Various thrips species"], "medicalName": "Thrips allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "earwig-allergy-138", "name": "Earwig Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Household Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (very rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other household insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various earwig species"], "medicalName": "Earwig allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "silverfish-allergy-139", "name": "Silverfish Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Household Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other household insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"}, "commonSources": ["Lepisma saccharina"], "medicalName": "Silverfish allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "firebrat-allergy-140", "name": "Firebrat Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Household Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other household insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Thermobia domestica"], "medicalName": "Firebrat allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "booklice-allergy-141", "name": "Booklice Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Small Household Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms"], "crossReactivity": ["Other small household insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"}, "commonSources": ["Various booklice species"], "medicalName": "Booklice allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "springtail-allergy-142", "name": "Springtail Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Small Soil Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other small soil insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various springtail species"], "medicalName": "Springtail allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "earmite-allergy-143", "name": "Ear Mite Allergy (in pets, affecting humans indirectly)", "type": "Arachnid", "category": "Pet Parasite", "commonSymptoms": ["Indirectly through pet dander and scratching"], "crossReactivity": ["Other mites (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Common in pets"}, "commonSources": ["Otodectes cynotis"], "medicalName": "Ear mite allergen (pet dander)", "testingMethods": ["Allergy testing to pet dander"], "treatment": "Treating pets, managing pet dander allergy" }, { "id": "chigger-bite-allergy-144", "name": "Chigger Bite Allergy", "type": "Arachnid", "category": "Biting Arachnid", "commonSymptoms": ["Intense itching", "Red bumps", "Blisters"], "crossReactivity": ["Other mites (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Common in infested areas"}, "commonSources": ["Trombiculidae family"], "medicalName": "Chigger dermatitis", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, avoidance" }, { "id": "dust-louse-allergy-145", "name": "Dust Louse Allergy (Termite)", "type": "Insect", "category": "Wood-Dwelling Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Cockroaches (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"}, "commonSources": ["Various termite species"], "medicalName": "Termite allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "carpenter-bee-sting-146", "name": "Carpenter Bee Sting Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Stinging Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Similar to other bee sting allergies"], "crossReactivity": ["Other bee species (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Less common than honeybee allergy"}, "commonSources": ["Xylocopa species"], "medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Xylocopa)", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "sweat-bee-sting-147", "name": "Sweat Bee Sting Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Stinging Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Similar to other bee sting allergies, usually milder"], "crossReactivity": ["Other bee species (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Less common than honeybee allergy"}, "commonSources": ["Halictidae family"], "medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Halictidae)", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "bumblebee-sting-148", "name": "Bumblebee Sting Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Stinging Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Similar to other bee sting allergies"], "crossReactivity": ["Honeybees (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Less common than honeybee allergy"}, "commonSources": ["Bombus species"], "medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Bombus)", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "paper-wasp-sting-149", "name": "Paper Wasp Sting Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Stinging Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Similar to other wasp sting allergies"], "crossReactivity": ["Yellow jackets (often)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Common cause of wasp allergy"}, "commonSources": ["Polistes species"], "medicalName": "Hymenoptera venom allergy (Polistes)", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Epinephrine auto-injector, antihistamines, avoidance, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "cicada-allergy-150", "name": "Cicada Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Large Flying Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other large flying insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"}, "commonSources": ["Various cicada species"], "medicalName": "Cicada allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "dragonfly-allergy-151", "name": "Dragonfly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Large Flying Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other large flying insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various dragonfly species"], "medicalName": "Dragonfly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "damselfly-allergy-152", "name": "Damselfly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Large Flying Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other large flying insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various damselfly species"], "medicalName": "Damselfly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "mayfly-allergy-153", "name": "Mayfly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin rash"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"Near bodies of water": "Regional prevalence"}, "commonSources": ["Various mayfly species"], "medicalName": "Mayfly hypersensitivity", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, inhaled corticosteroids, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "stonefly-allergy-154", "name": "Stonefly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin rash"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"Near bodies of water": "Regional prevalence"}, "commonSources": ["Various stonefly species"], "medicalName": "Stonefly hypersensitivity", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Blood test"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, inhaled corticosteroids, immunotherapy" }, { "id": "cricket-allergy-155", "name": "Cricket Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Orthopteran", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin rash", "Itching", "Respiratory symptoms (rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Grasshopper and locust allergy (often)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various cricket species"], "medicalName": "Cricket allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids" }, { "id": "katydid-allergy-156", "name": "Katydid Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Orthopteran", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin rash", "Itching", "Respiratory symptoms (rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Grasshopper and cricket allergy (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various katydid species"], "medicalName": "Katydid allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids" }, { "id": "stick-bug-allergy-157", "name": "Stick Bug Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Phasmid", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (very rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other plant-eating insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various stick bug species"], "medicalName": "Stick bug allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "mantis-allergy-158", "name": "Mantis Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Predatory Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other predatory insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various mantis species"], "medicalName": "Mantis allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "beetle-allergy-general-159", "name": "Beetle Allergy (excluding Asian Lady Beetles)", "type": "Insect", "category": "Coleopteran", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin rash (rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Asian Lady Beetles (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported"}, "commonSources": ["Various beetle families"], "medicalName": "Beetle allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Skin test", "Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "weevil-allergy-160", "name": "Weevil Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Beetle", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various weevil species"], "medicalName": "Weevil allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "antlion-allergy-161", "name": "Antlion Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Neuropteran", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other Neuropterans (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various antlion species"], "medicalName": "Antlion allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "lacewing-allergy-162", "name": "Lacewing Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Neuropteran", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other Neuropterans (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various lacewing species"], "medicalName": "Lacewing allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "flea-beetle-allergy-163", "name": "Flea Beetle Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Beetle", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (very rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various flea beetle species"], "medicalName": "Flea beetle allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "longhorned-beetle-allergy-164", "name": "Longhorned Beetle Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Beetle", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various longhorned beetle species"], "medicalName": "Longhorned beetle allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "scarab-beetle-allergy-165", "name": "Scarab Beetle Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Beetle", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various scarab beetle species"], "medicalName": "Scarab beetle allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "click-beetle-allergy-166", "name": "Click Beetle Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Beetle", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various click beetle species"], "medicalName": "Click beetle allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "rove-beetle-allergy-167", "name": "Rove Beetle Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Beetle", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other beetles (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various rove beetle species"], "medicalName": "Rove beetle allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "water-strider-allergy-168", "name": "Water Strider Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various water strider species"], "medicalName": "Water strider allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "backswimmer-allergy-169", "name": "Backswimmer Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various backswimmer species"], "medicalName": "Backswimmer allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "water-boatman-allergy-170", "name": "Water Boatman Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various water boatman species"], "medicalName": "Water boatman allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "giant-water-bug-allergy-171", "name": "Giant Water Bug Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Painful bite, potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various giant water bug species"], "medicalName": "Giant water bug bite reaction/allergy", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "walking-stick-allergy-172", "name": "Walking Stick Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Phasmid", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other plant-eating insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various walking stick species"], "medicalName": "Walking stick allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "praying-mantis-allergy-173", "name": "Praying Mantis Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Predatory Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other predatory insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various praying mantis species"], "medicalName": "Praying mantis allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "aphid-lion-allergy-174", "name": "Aphid Lion Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Predatory Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other predatory insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various aphid lion species"], "medicalName": "Aphid lion allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "ground-beetle-allergy-175", "name": "Ground Beetle Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Predatory Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other predatory insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various ground beetle species"], "medicalName": "Ground beetle allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "tiger-beetle-allergy-176", "name": "Tiger Beetle Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Predatory Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other predatory insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various tiger beetle species"], "medicalName": "Tiger beetle allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "water-scorpion-allergy-177", "name": "Water Scorpion Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Painful bite, potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various water scorpion species"], "medicalName": "Water scorpion bite reaction/allergy", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "dobsonfly-allergy-178", "name": "Dobsonfly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Painful bite, potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"}, "commonSources": ["Corydalus cornutus"], "medicalName": "Dobsonfly bite reaction/allergy", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "hellgrammite-allergy-179", "name": "Hellgrammite Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect Larvae", "commonSymptoms": ["Painful bite, potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insect larvae (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"}, "commonSources": ["Dobsonfly larvae (Corydalus cornutus)"], "medicalName": "Hellgrammite bite reaction/allergy", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "alderfly-allergy-180", "name": "Alderfly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Sialidae family"], "medicalName": "Alderfly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "fishfly-allergy-181", "name": "Fishfly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Chauliodinae subfamily"], "medicalName": "Fishfly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "scorpionfly-allergy-182", "name": "Scorpionfly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Mecopteran", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other Mecopterans (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Panorpidae family"], "medicalName": "Scorpionfly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "hangingfly-allergy-183", "name": "Hangingfly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Mecopteran", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other Mecopterans (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Bittacidae family"], "medicalName": "Hangingfly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "snowfly-allergy-184", "name": "Snowfly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Chionea", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other cold-adapted insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Chionea species"], "medicalName": "Snowfly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "icefly-allergy-185", "name": "Icefly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Grylloblattodea", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other cold-adapted insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Grylloblattodea order"], "medicalName": "Icefly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "walking-leaf-allergy-186", "name": "Walking Leaf Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Phasmid", "commonSymptoms": ["Skin irritation (very rare)", "Respiratory symptoms (extremely rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other plant-eating insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Phyllium species"], "medicalName": "Walking leaf allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "water-bug-allergy-general-187", "name": "Water Bug Allergy (excluding Giant Water Bugs)", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"}, "commonSources": ["Various water bug families"], "medicalName": "Water bug allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "diving-beetle-allergy-188", "name": "Diving Beetle Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Beetle", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic beetles (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Dytiscidae family"], "medicalName": "Diving beetle allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "whirligig-beetle-allergy-189", "name": "Whirligig Beetle Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Beetle", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic beetles (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Gyrinidae family"], "medicalName": "Whirligig beetle allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "riffle-beetle-allergy-190", "name": "Riffle Beetle Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Beetle", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic beetles (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Elmidae family"], "medicalName": "Riffle beetle allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "water-penny-allergy-191", "name": "Water Penny Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Beetle Larvae", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic beetle larvae (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Psephenidae family"], "medicalName": "Water penny allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "hellgrammite-fly-allergy-192", "name": "Hellgrammite Fly Allergy (Adult Dobsonfly)", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"}, "commonSources": ["Corydalus cornutus"], "medicalName": "Hellgrammite fly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "alderfly-larvae-allergy-193", "name": "Alderfly Larvae Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect Larvae", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insect larvae (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Sialidae family"], "medicalName": "Alderfly larvae allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "fishfly-larvae-allergy-194", "name": "Fishfly Larvae Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Aquatic Insect Larvae", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other aquatic insect larvae (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Extremely rare"}, "commonSources": ["Chauliodinae subfamily"], "medicalName": "Fishfly larvae allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "crane-fly-allergy-195", "name": "Crane Fly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Fly", "commonSymptoms": ["Potential for allergic reaction in sensitive individuals"], "crossReactivity": ["Other flies (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Very rare"}, "commonSources": ["Tipulidae family"], "medicalName": "Crane fly allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "midge-allergy-196", "name": "Midge Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Small Flying Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Respiratory symptoms", "Skin irritation (very rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other small flying insects (rarely)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Rarely reported in large swarms"}, "commonSources": ["Chironomidae family"], "medicalName": "Midge allergen sensitization", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines" }, { "id": "sandfly-allergy-197", "name": "Sandfly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Small Biting Fly", "commonSymptoms": ["Itchy bites, potential for allergic reaction"], "crossReactivity": ["Other small biting flies (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"Regional": "Prevalent in certain tropical and subtropical regions"}, "commonSources": ["Phlebotominae subfamily"], "medicalName": "Sandfly bite reaction/allergy", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids" }, { "id": "blackfly-allergy-198", "name": "Blackfly Allergy", "type": "Insect", "category": "Small Biting Fly", "commonSymptoms": ["Itchy bites, local swelling, potential for allergic reaction"], "crossReactivity": ["Other small biting flies (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"Regional": "Prevalent in certain regions with flowing water"}, "commonSources": ["Simuliidae family"], "medicalName": "Blackfly bite reaction/allergy", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids" }, { "id": "horse-fly-bite-allergy-199", "name": "Horse Fly Bite Allergy (Specific Species)", "type": "Insect", "category": "Biting Insect", "commonSymptoms": ["Painful, itchy bumps", "Local swelling", "Hives (rare)"], "crossReactivity": ["Other horse fly species, deer flies (sometimes)"], "prevalence": {"General": "Common in areas with these flies"}, "commonSources": ["Tabanus atratus (Black Horse Fly)"], "medicalName": "Horse fly hypersensitivity (specific species)", "testingMethods": ["Clinical history"], "treatment": "Col