A skin rash that is caused by an allergic reaction can be uncomfortable and unsightly. Allergic rashes can be caused by a number of different allergens, and they can vary in severity. Although most will go away on their own without treatment within a week or two, there are things you can do to Read More
Allergy Symptoms
What to Do When You Get a Peanut Allergy
Among the most common food allergies in adults and children is a peanut allergy. It is characterized by an immunological response after being exposed to peanuts. For many peanut allergy sufferers, eating food items that were simply processed in a facility that also processes nuts can trigger a Read More
Asthma and COVID-19: What is new?
Many people with asthma are wondering if they are more susceptible to COVID-19. Fortunately, there is no evidence to suggest that people with asthma have a higher chance of contracting COVID-19. The CDC states that people with moderate-to-severe asthma have a higher risk of developing a severe Read More
The Most Common Food Allergies For Kids And Adults
Intolerances and allergies are used interchangeably by people when it comes to food, however, both are different. An intolerance is due to your body’s inability to produce the enzymes needed to break down the food, such as in the case of lactose intolerance. A food allergy is your body producing an Read More
Prevention and Management of Asthma Attacks
Asthma is a chronic condition that is marked by a narrowing of the person’s airways as a response to some type of trigger, which is different for everyone with asthma. It is a type of lung disease that can be life-threatening in severe cases without effective management. The more you are exposed to Read More
Risk Factors for Allergic Rhinitis
If you get a stuffy or runny nose and your eyes are watery and itchy every so often, and it’s not really a cold – because you’re not getting the typical body aches, fatigue, cough, and sore throat – then your symptoms may be due to your body’s allergic response. This is called allergic Read More
The Most Common Drug Allergy Symptoms
Before a doctor prescribes you any medication, they should ask if you are allergic to a certain drug or substance. Although most medications have minor side effects, you should not have an allergic reaction to them. If you are allergic to a medication, it should be stopped immediately. An allergy Read More
What Tests Can Diagnose A Food Allergy?
Food allergies are becoming increasingly common, with an estimated 30 million Americans having one. There are several ways to test for a food allergy, and sometimes, a combination of tests may be required to accurately diagnose an allergy. What Is a Food Allergy? The immune system is the body’s Read More
Common Allergies in Children
Any illness that causes a child to be sick can break a parent’s heart, especially when very young children are affected because they don’t yet have the communication skills to describe what they are feeling and where. However, even when they can verbalize, it can be difficult to determine what set Read More
Why is My Skin Itchy?
There’s few things as irksome as itchy skin. Unfortunately, it's an issue many people with allergies live with. Regardless of what you are allergic to, itchy skin is a pretty common symptom. Finding a long-term, effective solution requires you to get an accurate diagnosis. If you have skin that Read More