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.

Climate change is causing a 'double allergy season' with overlapping tree and grass pollen, worsening symptoms for many.

Seasonal allergies are often accompanied by sneezing, coughing or watering eyes. At best, they’re uncomfortable. At worst, they can impact your daily functioning or quality of life. Over-the-counter ...

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 ...

May is typically the worst month for allergies. To prepare, I consulted allergists to find out how we can allergy-proof our homes.

If you feel like this spring is the worst allergy season in a long time, you aren't alone — or imagining it. Doctors around the country are reporting seeing more severe seasonal allergies and for much ...

Allergies are an unfortunate part of life. But, while you can suspect you have an allergy to something, you really won’t know for sure unless you get tested. Most doctors recommend that you get tested ...

Joseph spent his childhood dreading family gatherings. His Egyptian-American relatives would gather around the family table for traditional fare—pita, falafel, baba ghanoush—while Joseph sat by ...

A new international perspective led by UNC School of Medicine researchers highlights that oral food challenges, historically ...

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 ...

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 ...