Sneezing and sniffling are just a few of the hallmarks of allergy season, and if you’re an allergy sufferer, you know that spring allergy symptoms can leave you miserable when pollen counts start to ...

The main symptoms of a shellfish allergy vary, but they can include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, coughing, chest pain, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

At-home allergy tests claim to be convenient ways to check for allergies and intolerances. These tests are available online and in many drugstores and pharmacies. Share on Pinterest At-home allergy ...

An itchy mouth is a common, though sometimes alarming, symptom that many people experience. It can be caused by viral or fungal infections or allergies to food, pollen, latex, medications, and more.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

When it’s hard to breathe, it’s hard to rest. By Amanda Schupak For the quarter of American adults who have been diagnosed with seasonal allergies, spring and early summer can be miserable. Between ...

A chickpea (garbanzo bean) allergy is an allergic reaction to eating or, in some cases, touching chickpeas, a type of legume. Like all types of food allergies, this is an immune response in which your ...

First developed by English physician Charles Blackley in 1872, the concept of allergy testing has been around for longer than many might think. However, since Blackley’s experiments, food allergy ...

A food allergy refers to an adverse reaction of the body's immune system to certain foods which are perceived to be a danger to the body. While most allergic reactions are mild and easily managed, ...

In 1928, Sir Alexander Fleming discovered that the active component of a penicillium fungus had the capacity to kill bacteria in a petri dish, and he named it penicillin. In 1945, Fleming, Florey, and ...

Within the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the Women in Allergy Committee helps promote representation of ...

Réven Smalls Widener is a former behavioral health professional with 3 years of experience educating and supporting patients dealing with chronic pain. As an intern then a psychometrist and counseling ...