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Patients & Consumers Online Tools Find an Allergist / Immunologist Pollen Counts Diseases 101 Featured Resources » AAAAI Tips Brochures Topic of the Month Research for Patients Drug Guide Allergy & Asthma ADVOCATE Information Request Form Donate Now En Español Just for Kids Seniors Contact Us Search by Condition (A-Z) Request a Speaker Smoke Free Homes Referral Guidelines Other Resources En Español Just for Kids Seniors		Allergic Conditions: Immunology The immune system is a network of cells and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by "foreign" invaders. The foreign invaders are germs. The body provides an excellent environment for germs and microbes. When they do break into a system it is the immune system's job to keep them out or to seek and destroy them. When the immune system is malfunctioning it can cause a variety of diseases, such as allergy, arthritis, cancer or AIDS. Resources about immunology: Feature Article: Immunology may hold key to future therapies AAAAI Tip Brochure Series Fast Facts Immune Deficiency Foundation  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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