Most people have or know someone with allergies. An immune system response that triggers a host of unwanted symptoms, allergies result from contact with normally harmless substances called allergens. Many allergens come from food and the outdoors, yet some of the most common dwell inside the home. Known as household allergens, these pesky substances (which are actually proteins) can cause year-round allergic... Read more >
Medications can cause unwanted side effects – or allergies. While many people experience side effects (listed on the drug label), drug allergies account for less than 10 percent of adverse reactions. Like other allergic reactions, drug allergies occur when the immune system malfunctions, in this case by interpreting a medicine as a foreign invader and launching an attack against it. The attack then sets off a... Read more >
Allergies occur when the body’s immune system responds in an abnormal way to usually harmless substances called allergens. Those substances can range from a food (such as peanuts or fish) to environmental factors (such as pollen, or even the sun). Doctors classify allergy symptoms according to the symptom’s degree of severity: Mild allergic reactions include congestion, itchy eyes and other symptoms that... Read more >
Wondering whether to grab that handful of peanuts? Not certain you should add that dash of milk to your coffee? If you experience adverse reactions to these foods or others, you might have a food allergy. Unlike food intolerances, which also cause discomfort, food allergies result from a flawed immune system response. Here's what happens: Your immune system identifies a food as dangerous and releases antibodies... Read more >
Cuddly, furry mammals make excellent companions, but they can also make us sick. Pet allergies occur when your immune system recognizes an ordinarily harmless protein (secreted by the pet's skin and found in its saliva and urine) as a threatening substance. The immune system sets out to destroy the threat, thereby producing the histamine that causes an allergic reaction. Pet allergies can lead to serious... Read more >
An allergy is the immune system’s abnormal response to a particular substance, known as an allergen. People with allergies are sensitive to specific substances that other people are not. Some of the most common types of allergens include: foods insect bites medicines mold spores pets plant pollens substances like latex or metal. The most commonly reported allergy is to the antibiotic... Read more >
Seasonal allergies are allergic reactions that typically happen only at certain times of the year. Seasonal allergies are commonly caused by allergies to pollens in: grass plants trees weeds. Because the pollen in these plants is only present at certain times of the year, such as the summer or springtime, the allergies are only present during that time frame. One of the most common types of... Read more >
An estimated two out of every 10 people in the United States suffer from allergies. While most allergies can be managed with over-the-counter medication or avoidance of the allergen, some patients suffer from severe, adverse allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis. Unlike hay fever or other mild allergies, anaphylaxis is a very serious reaction that requires immediate medical intervention. About... Read more >
Almost 50 million people in the United States suffer from some type of allergy. People may suffer from allergic reactions to a variety of substances, including chemicals, plants, foods and medications. Fortunately, many are able to successfully manage their symptoms and lead healthy, happy lives. About Allergic Reactions Allergic reactions are abnormal responses by the immune system to harmless substances. When... Read more >
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