Allergies Medical Reference

Do your allergies bother you when you’re at work? Get solutions.

A serious allergy can cause anaphylactic shock within 15 minutes. Know the symptoms and what to do.

Find out about these hives you get from heat, sweat, or exercise. Learn more about causes, treatments, and prevention tips for them.

Find out what low or high levels of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, mean for your health.

Find out how this food allergy that happens in kids differs from other food allergies and how to avoid or treat it.

If you have a hole in your septum, also called a nasal tear, there are great treatment options.

What are the causes, symptoms, and treatments of postnasal drip.

Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, can be hard to distinguish from other respiratory ailments. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of sinusitis.

I have a deviated septum. Is surgery the best solution?

If you were having an allergic reaction, would you know it?

Peanut allergy has become one of the most common causes of severe allergy attack, and cases are on the rise. Learn how to spot the signs and get treatment quickly to avoid serious consequences.

If you need antibiotics, penicillin allergy can make a big difference in what drug you get. Find out about symptoms, how you get tested and what your options are if you're allergic.

Is it a cold or sinusitis? How can you be sure?

How to recognize anaphylaxis and get help.

Histamines: What they do, and how they can overreact.

A pollen allergy is one of the most common causes of allergies. Discover types (such as grass allergies), prevention tips, and more.

Discover the various types of skin allergies and their common triggers. Learn about the causes and preventive measures to keep your skin healthy and irritation-free.

There are a lot of similarities, but also some key differences in symptoms. Find out how to tell them apart.

An allergic reaction after you drink alcohol doesn’t mean you are allergic to alcohol. Here’s what’s going on.

Urticaria pigmentosa is a rash, most common in children and young adults, characterized by reddish-brown, gray, or purple lesions. Learn about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

When you have allergies, even getting a little exercise outdoors can be a challenge. So before you head outside to get your sweat on, follow these tips to make your workout less itchy and sniffly.

Mast cell activation syndrome is when mast cells release inappropriate amounts of chemicals. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

Alternative methods to relieve allergy symptoms.

Learn more about medications to ease your pollen allergy symptoms.

Eczema and allergies often go together. Here's what you need to know about the connection between the two and how to reduce symptoms.

Your allergy season depends on where you live and what triggers your allergies. WebMD explains.

Find out about the latest research that's testing new ways to treat food allergies.

Get tips that can help keep your child safe if he has a food allergy.

Get tips about how to stay safe if you have a food allergy.

If you have a wheat allergy, there are substitute ingredients you can use for wheat in recipes and in your diet. WebMD explains.

Have a nut allergy and crave something crunchy? WebMD tells you what you may be able to tolerate instead.

If you have a soy allergy, there are substitute ingredients for soy in many recipes. WebMD explains.

Think you have an indoor allergy? Here's a look at allergy symptoms, allergy triggers, and what you should do.

Allergies can show up on your child's skin. Here's what to look for if you think your child has a skin allergy.

These five strategies can help you know if you truly have a food allergy and how to handle it.

Some allergy medications are off-limits when you have high blood pressure (aka hypertension). Find out which allergy drugs are OK.

Is a child more likely to have allergies if one or both parents has allergies too?

Some allergy drugs seem safe for pregnant women. But you need to be cautious about using any medicine during pregnancy.

Tree pollen is a common allergy trigger. WebMD explains which trees cause the most problems and how you can keep your tree pollen allergy symptoms under control.

What you need to know if this is one of your triggers.

Do scents set off a round of sneezing and sniffling? Get tips on how to avoid allergy symptoms when you smell the fragrance from soaps, candles, perfume, and more.

If your allergies flare in late summer or early fall, you may be allergic to ragweed. Here's information about symptoms, treatment, and how you can avoid your triggers.

Is your child sneezing and sniffling during allergy season? Find out how to know if allergy tests are the right thing for him.

Find out how to avoid the ingredients that set off your food allergy when you go to a restaurant.

Some people avoid eggs due to allergies or dietary preferences. WebMD explains, about the substitute ingredients you can use for eggs in many recipes.

WebMD helps you identify hidden sources of wheat and gluten in packaged and prepared foods.

Tired of your sneezing and sniffling and nothing you do seems to work? Here's when it's time to see a doctor for your allergy symptoms.

If you have skin reactions from coming in contact with something you're allergic or sensitive to, you may decide to see a doctor. Here's what to expect.

Can cleaning your house trigger your allergies? Find out if your vacuum cleaner is actually causing your allergy symptoms.

Is your skin itchy and red? If you think you have a skin allergy, here's what you should do to get diagnosed.