Allergies And Allergy Relief

Mold can be found anywhere in the home. It’s a fungus that millions of people are allergic to. Since it can be just about anywhere, many times it’s hard to avoid it. It’s usually found in trees, bathrooms, areas around a swimming pool or near any body of water. Mold spoors travel through the air. This is how they affect the nose and skin of unsuspecting people. Symptoms usually include: watery eyes, stuffy nose, itchy eyes and hives. Treatment for mold allergies can include anything from... Read Full Story

For some people, an allergic reaction to certain kinds of food can be quite uncomfortable, but not necessarily severe. On the other hand, for certain people, the allergic reaction to a certain type of food can be frightening, and in some instances, life threatening. Symptoms and signs of the food allergy generally develop within the hour or even just a few minutes after consuming the offending food. Read Full Story

 A peanut butter sandwich and a glass of milk sounds like a healthy snack, right?  But to parents whose kids have serious food allergies, the treat sounds like a nightmare. The results of a few new studies, however, might change that. Researchers studying mice found that new-mouse moms who eat peanuts while pregnant and breastfeeding may lower the risk of their babies’ developing potentially fatal peanut allegies. Another study suggests that kids can be immunized against such allergies... Read Full Story

Imagine not being able to eat the food you like because of food allergy or not being allowed to get near your pets. This is the sad reality which persons suffering from allergy have to face daily. An allergy could change one’s way of life forever. Given the allergy treatment options available, experts say prevention is yet the best option available. But allergy prevention will not be successful without knowing which allergen triggers an allergic reaction (allergy symptoms). The ImmunoCAP... Read Full Story

Allergies are really scary when they happen to you. But imagine the same reaction, happening to small children who cannot even talk properly to convey their discomfort. There are differing degrees by which people can get allergic reactions but a severe reaction can cause the windpipes to swell up and completely cut off respiration resulting in death if it’s not treated immediately! Scary right! It was meant to be! Over six million Americans are allergic to something and quite a few of those... Read Full Story

by Dorothy Medlum It should not be difficult to determine if you are allergic to cats or not. Many people are allergic to cats and know that they are. They have never seen an allergist. That is because, whenever a cat is around, they have a bad allergic reaction. It doesn’t take a genius to deduct that the cat is the one causing this discomfort. What are cat allergy symptoms, and what do you do to rid them without getting rid of your pet? Some Symptoms to Look Out For When coming in... Read Full Story

What is an allergy? Chances are, you know exactly what an allergy is since allergies affect millions of people. An allergy refers to an exaggerated reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign substances. It is exaggerated because these foreign substances are usually seen by the body as harmless and no response occurs in non- allergic people. Allergic people's bodies recognize the foreign substance and one part of the immune system is turned on. Allergy... Read Full Story