An allergy is the body's hypersensitivity to substances in the environment. Mold, dust, pollen, pet dander, and even some foods can cause allergic reactions. Allergy desensitization alternative treatments: what are they and do they work?What are some alternatives to chronic itchy eyes and runny noses that don’t involve drugs or weekly allergy shots? Healthy traveling with allergiesWhile you cannot allergy-proof your vacation, you can take steps to minimize the effects allergies might have on your vacation.
Read here to find out how. Hay fever: should you move to escape the misery?Is it true that moving to a new environment could cure your seasonal allergies? Or are there other alternatives? Pets and your child’s allergiesDoes being around pets at a young age increase a child’s risk of developing allergies and asthma? Read here to find out what the research says. Food allergy—it's nothing to sneeze atWhat is a food allergy and what are your treatment options if you have one? Treating latex allergyA latex allergy occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to proteins found in the natural rubber latex. Read here to find out more. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology http://www.aaaai.org Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America http://www.aafa.org National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) http://www.niaid.nih.gov |