So, you want to know what an allergy is. That is a reasonable question; after all, either you or someone you know probably suffers from one. First off, there are a whole host of things that people can be allergic to. You can have a food allergy: be allergic to shellfish, nuts, soy products, eggs, wheat and/or gluten.  More

Allergies are very common throughout the world and some can be life-threatening. While they all have the same underlying cause: the body reacting to the presence of a protein (or several proteins), they can manifest in any of a multitude of symptoms.  More

So, you have an allergy. Well, welcome to the team, because you are not alone. Considering the sheer number of things that people can be allergic to, if you do not suffer from an allergy then you probably know someone who does suffer from one.  More

So, you have an allergy, and you want to do something about it. Well, you are not the first and you won't be the last. Allergies have been plaguing people for centuries. Fortunately, in our modern high-tech world, there are a number of treatments available.  More

Suffering from an allergy can be absolutely miserable. The runny nose, the sneezing, the itchy, burning watery eyes, and those are just some of the routine symptoms! In some people, they break out in hives, rashes, and eczema. If it is a food allergy, there can be stomach pains, vomiting, diarrhea and blurry vision, to list only a few of the more serious symptoms.  More

Allergy doctor or specialist; either term is pretty self-explanatory; they are people who deal with allergies. Now, you might think, why would you need such a person? After all, you start sneezing, getting a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes; you just take an antihistamine like Benadryl and you are all set.  More

With some allergies, preventing them from causing trouble in your life depends on what kinds of allergen(s) affect you. In many cases: food, pollen, dust etc. it can be a case of avoidance. But, there is always the sticky problem of avoiding all possible exposures. Now, for those people who have mild reactions like a rash, runny or stuffy nose and coughing, watery or itchy eyes etc. a simple antihistamine is generally enough.  More

Many people suffer from allergies. Whether it is the pollen from your neighbor's prize roses, your daughter's fluffy cat or something in your wife's cooking, there are enough allergens out there to make a person miserable. Of course, that is just from the standard, stereotypical symptoms: water, itchy eyes, runny or stuffy nose, scratchy throat, and sneezing.  More

Trying to prevent an allergy from causing you trouble all depends on what kind of allergy you have. In the case of an allergy to pollen, mold and dust, the secret is to keep your air clean. So, that means keeping your windows closed as much as possible. Install an air conditioner and dehumidifier to keep the air in your house cool, clean and dry. Keep your home as clean as possible, and yourself. Before turning in for the night, wash your hair to minimize allergens.  More

This is a question many people ask their doctor when they go to see them with one or the other. To start with, a cold is something you catch, have for a while, and then get over. Of course, you can catch another later as there is a whole host of different viruses that cause colds. On the other hand, an allergy is something you have for your entire life.  More