Allergies Encyclopedia

Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Symptoms
  3. Diagnosis
  4. Treatments
  5. Causes
  6. Getting Help
  7. Related Information
  8. Living With

Allergies

More than half of the entire population of the United States, 150 million individuals, test positive for one or more allergen. Allergic responses are caused when the body's immune system has a reaction called hypersensitivity, causing...

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Allergies Medications
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Allergies OTC
AllegraBenadrylChlor-TrimetonClaritinHydrocortisoneNasalcromSarna lotionSudafedTavistZyrtec
Allergies News
When Babies Are Forced to Smoke
Secondhand smoke may worsen respiratory tract infection recovery for babies
Kids Can Get Used to Allergies
Rhinoconjunctivitis allergy therapies make breathing easier for kids
COPD May Worsen with Allergies
COPD exacerbations and respiratory symptoms higher in patients with allergies
Mommy's Mouth: Super Pacifier Cleaner
Pacifiers cleaned by parents mouths linked to lower allergy rates in kids
Where the US Sidewalk Ends…
Allergy rates lower in foreign born American children than those born in the US
A Spicy Dare Not Worth Taking
Cinnamon Challenge dare among teens may damage the lungs
Biking the Distance Minus Nose Troubles
Nasal irritation decreases with alternative bike route farther away from motorized traffic
Does Baby Formula Need Prebiotics?
Prebiotic supplements in baby formula may reduce eczema risk but other benefits unclear
Under the Tongue to Stop the Sneeze
Sublingual allergy treatment could stop sniffles
Allergies Latest Videos
Atarax
A pharmacist explains how Atarax works, why doctors prescribe this antihistamine, and common side effects of the drug.
Phenergan with Codeine
A pharmacist explains how Phenergan with codeine works, why doctors prescribe this antihistamine, and common side effects of the drug.
Phenergan
A pharmacist explains how Phenergan works, why doctors prescribe this antihistamine, and common side effects of the drug.
Phenergan DM
A pharmacist explains how Phenergan with dextromethrophan works, why doctors prescribe this antihistamine, and common side effects of the drug.
Your Healthy Home: Move Over, Mildew!
Mold can creep up anywhere, but it's up to you to clear the air for indoor allergy sufferers. Here's how!
Your Healthy Home: Pet Proofing
If you live with someone who has a pet allergy, but refuse to say goodbye to Fido, you can still keep a happy home for everyone!
Your Healthy Home: To Filter or Not to Filter?
Indoor allergy sufferers often turn to an air filter to feel better. Are filters as fabulous as they sound?
Allergies In Infants
It's unlikely that your baby experienced allergies to your breast milk or formula, but that may change when you start feeding him solid food. Here are the basics on every allergy, from symptoms to how you should react
How to Tell What Allergy Your Baby Has
Hives, eczema and rash are all signs of an infant allergy. More serious allergies may manifest as angioedema, or swelling, and anaphylaxis, or shock. If your baby has allergy symptoms, here's help figuring out which allergens are causing the problem.