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Are You Allergic to Pets?
More than 60 percent of American households own a pet. Our national affinity for animals is clear, but what happens if you have pet allergies and can’t get the animal that you’ve been hoping for. Or,...
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Summer Season: Sun Allergy
Sun allergy refers to a condition characterized by itchy, red rashes that develop on the skin after exposure to sunlight. The most common form of sun allergy is sun poisoning or polymorphic light...
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How to Camp Safely With Food Allergies
It’s camping season again. Camping provides excellent opportunities for enjoying nature, bonding with others, and getting exercise. If your child has food allergies, however, you may have reservations...
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Treatment for Allergies in Infants
Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to a substance in the environment known as an allergen. A baby could come in contact with allergens by touching, breathing, or eating them. They may...
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Some Unlikely Allergy Triggers
An allergy occurs when the immune system overreacts to a foreign substance called an allergen. The immune system fights back by releasing chemicals, resulting in allergy symptoms such as sneezing,...
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Allergens Lurking Around Your House
There are many outdoor allergens, but also quite a few that can be found in your own home. They can cause a host of symptoms from hay fever to skin irritations to anaphylaxis. (Pixabay / dre2uomaha0)...
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Ragweed Allergy Testing and Treatment
Do you get a runny or stuffy nose, itchy, red eyes, an itchy throat, headaches, or sneezing episodes every fall? If so, you may be allergic to ragweed. People with asthma often have aggravated...
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September 28 is National Penicillin Allergy Day. Find out if you’re truly...
Do you know that an estimated 9 out of 10 patients reporting a penicillin allergy are not truly allergic? Approximately 98% of hospitalized patients with a history of a penicillin allergy will have a...
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Eczema. What is it?
Eczema is an itchy skin rash with flare ups. Genetics play a huge role in the cause of eczema, but irritants, allergens, environment, and certain foods can be triggers for flare ups. Irritant triggers...
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Managing Allergic Asthma
Allergic asthma can be triggered by allergens such as pollen, pets and dust. There is often a tie between allergies and asthma. Not everyone who has allergies has asthma, and not everyone with asthma...
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