Not being able to breathe freely is one of the most frightening things in life. For those that have asthma, this is fairly common, but it does not have to be. By avoiding what triggers your asthma attacks and symptoms, you can breathe easier and live a much more...

Many children are allergic to peanuts. Eating a food item that contains peanuts can be deadly so can the residue of peanuts on surfaces touched by the child allergic to peanuts. Eating is a vital part of survival and eating when you are allergic to peanuts can be a...

Allergies have the ability to trigger or induce asthma. For people with allergic asthma, breathing in substances such as pollen, mold, dust mites, and animal dander triggers the inflammation and swelling of the airways, leading to symptoms of asthma. (...)

There are many different allergy types and an individual may develop one or more types of allergies. A person can react to different substances in different ways, meaning the symptoms may be different for one type of allergy from the symptoms they have for something...

When going in to see your allergist or doctor about your allergies or a family member's allergies, you may hear some terms being mentioned that are unfamiliar to you. Knowing some of these terms might make it easier to understand not only the conversation with your...

Many people have allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It happens when your immune system has an overreaction to particles in the air that you have breathed in. Your body's immune system attacks the particles, which causes you to have symptoms such as a runny nose and...

There are many things you can do to help lessen your symptoms if you suffer from indoor or outdoor allergies. The first thing most doctors will tell you to do if you have allergies is to find out what you are allergic to by keeping a journal of your symptoms or by...

An allergy occurs when the body overreacts to the things which don’t typically cause problems for most people. These things are called allergens and the body overreacts to the allergens which causes the symptoms of allergies. (...)

There is a long term given to a condition that has various symptoms but is based on exposure to a wide range of chemicals that can range from a chemical spill, to poor ventilation in an office environment; the term is, "multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). (...)

Allergies affect millions of people in the United States during all times of the year. For people who are unable to adequately avoid airborne allergens, the symptoms can often be controlled with medication. (...)

An allergy occurs when the body overreacts to the things which don’t typically cause problems for most people. These things are called allergens and the body overreacts to the allergens which causes the symptoms of allergies. (...)

For many years, doctors have used skin tests to diagnose allergies. During these tests, the skin is exposed to allergy causing substances, or allergens, and is then observed for signs of an allergic reaction. (...)

An allergy occurs when the body overreacts to the things which don’t typically cause problems for most people. These things are called allergens and the body overreacts to the allergens which causes the symptoms of allergies. (...)

An allergy occurs when the body overreacts to the things which don’t typically cause problems for most people. These things are called allergens and the body overreacts to the allergens which causes the symptoms of allergies. (...)

Do you suffer from frequent sinus infections? Do you also suffer from allergies? Have you ever wondered if there was a connection between the two? In order to understand the connection you have to examine what makes a sinus infection happen. (...)

Allergies are the exaggerated reaction our immune system has to foreign substances that come into contact with our bodies. These foreign substances are usually harmless but to individuals who suffer from allergies common and usually harmless substances can trigger...

Individuals diagnosed with soy allergy must learn how to avoid foods that contain soy and soy products. Avoiding these items is not an easy task as the soybean is a legume and the legume family is extensive. (...)

It seems the topic of allergies sneaks into most any topic now a day. Everyone seems to have them or a family member suffering from allergies. What exactly are allergies and how do you know if you have them? When someone has allergies, they have an abnormal reaction...

An allergy occurs when the body overreacts to the things which don’t typically cause problems for most people. These things are called allergens and the body overreacts to the allergens which causes the symptoms of allergies. (...)

An allergy occurs when the body overreacts to the things which don’t typically cause problems for most people. These things are called allergens and the body overreacts to the allergens which causes the symptoms of allergies. (...)