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.

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 ...

Peanut allergies are one of the most common among kids. But researchers have found that nearly 33% of them may be able to eat peanuts despite their diagnosis.

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 ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say that an “oral food challenge” could help avoid unnecessary treatment for peanut allergies. Lauri Patterson/E+/Getty Images Over a third of infants with suspected ...

There are a few practical steps you can take to manage symptoms, reduce allergens in your home and get long-term relief. By Knvul Sheikh Springtime comes with an uptick in stuffy noses and scratchy ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...