Allergies

Ah-choo! Nearly one-third of the population suffers from allergies, commonly including dog allergies, peanut allergies, or gluten allergies. Learn what causes your sneezing, wheezing, or itching, and, more importantly, find out how to get allergy relief.

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Feature Article

10 Worst Cities for Fall Allergies

Ragweed and molds can make allergy sufferers in these locations miserable.

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Glossary

Allergens

Allergy Test

Anaphylaxis

Antibodies

Antigens

Contact Dermatitis

Drug Allergies

Food Allergies

Hay Fever

Hives

Insect Bites and Stings

Mold, Dander, and Dust

Allergy-Free Recipes

Are you allergic to milk, eggs, soy, wheat, shellfish, or peanuts? If so, you're not alone—nearly 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Fortunately, there are still lots of delicious meals you can enjoy, including these allergen-free dishes and desserts.

Quick Chicken Vegetable Soup	Fruit Cup with Sorbet
Mexican Gazpacho	Ratatouille Stir-Fry
Quick Sherbet Float	Grilled Salmon Steaks
Lemon-Anise Poached Pears	Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Today's Health Tip

Allergies & Asthma

If you limit your car travel to early mornings and late nights, you'll not only avoid traffic, you'll also reduce your allergy and asthma risk. Since cigarette smoke and air pollution are reduced at these times, you'll enjoy better air quality than during rush hour. An added tip: If you use a nebulizer for asthma, get a portable one that plugs into your car's cigarette lighter.