Allergies - Original Articles

Put Allergic Asthma to "Sleep" With This

A new asthma treatment device promises to reduce nocturnal attacks and improve quality of life.

Allergy Seals and Certifications: What Do They Mean?

If you are looking for products to trust, which seals and certifications mean the most?

Could You Have a Deviated Septum?

While most people have slightly uneven nasal passages, a severe imbalance can aggravate allergy symptoms and cause discomfort.

5 Mistakes That Make Spring Allergies Worse

Consider these five things that could be making you feel worse, and find out what you could be doing better.

Do Your Guests Bring Allergens Along?

You don't have to become antisocial to minimize incidental allergy triggers.

Indoor Allergies and Your Home Décor Choices

If dust mites, mold, and pet dander are the cause to your allergy misery, relief could come by changing the interior design of your home.

Is It Food Allergies or Just Picky Eating?

Your reactions to certain foods could point to something less serious than a true allergy.

If Your Guest Is Allergic to Your Pet

Here's how to prep when you welcome someone who is prone to cough, sneeze, itch, and even have an asthma attack because of your pet.

6 Hidden Allergy and Asthma Triggers

Learn to identify the most common culprits so you can breathe easier.

Air Freshener Allergy? More Common Than You Think

If you use air fresheners and scented candles to create a welcoming atmosphere in your home, you might just make yourself sick.

The Germiest Public Places You Go Every Day

Public places are magnets for germs that cause the flu, viruses, and other illnesses. But that doesn't mean you have to stay home to avoid being exposed. Learn where the germs roam so you can take the right precautions.

Allergy-Proof Your Home

Allergens can attack almost anywhere, including your own home. Follow these tips to reduce your risk.

Can You Develop Food Allergies at Any Age?

While many food allergies begin in childhood, the fact is that at any age, you can suddenly find yourself dealing with an allergic reaction to something you've had to eat or drink.

Taking Your Child to the Hospital?

Care for your child with confidence with these 10 tips.

12 Tips for an Allergy-Free Vacation

How to keep allergies and asthma from traveling with you.

13 Tips to Manage Eczema

As many as 15 million Americans suffer from some form of eczema. Here, 13 tips to help ease your symptoms.

Avoiding Classroom Allergies and Asthma

10 back-to-school tips.

Gluten Allergy, Gluten Intolerance, Celiac Disease: The Differences

The symptoms you experience after eating a food containing gluten hold the key to whether it's an allergy or intolerance.

Clear the Air About the Causes of Nasal Congestion

Does cold air cause nasal congestion? The answer may surprise you. Find out how to experience the best nasal congestion relief.

Your Winter Indoor Allergy Survival Guide

Although the frost in the air is no environment for greens to ignite allergy triggers, indoor allergens can attack with a vengeance during the cold months. Here are ways you can banish its effect on you.

Your Environmental Settings and Its Effect on Asthma

Whether you live in a bustling city, the picturesque suburbs, or in the cozy countryside, each setting has its unique challenges to asthma management. Learn how to breathe well in any setting.

The Facts About Sinusitis

Sometimes there's a thin line between determining what's a bad cold or a sinus infection. Thankfully, no guess work is needed. Here's what you need to know about this bothersome nasal condition.

A Groundbreaking New Allergy Treatment

Created by Notre Dame scientists, see what this cutting-edge allergy treatment can do to eliminate your allergies without compromising the strength of your immune system.

The Raw Truth About Fruit and Vegetable Allergies

If you're allergic to fruits and veggies, know that you can still get the recommended daily amount. Learn the tricks to be able to eat your greens without the itching and scratching.

A Cure for Peanut Allergies Could Mean a Cure for Food Allergies

Researchers from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine have developed a groundbreaking strategy that can potentially end peanut allergies.

The Facts About Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

EoE can be commonly confused with acid reflux disease, but it's a condition that's believed to be caused by an allergic reaction to common food proteins.

16 Dangerous Skin Care Ingredients

Many popular skin care and cosmetic products contain potentially harmful ingredients. Here's a roundup of ingredients to look out for, the products that may contain them, and why they can be dangerous.

How to Combat Fluid Retention

Fluid retention is a common occurrence. Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce or eliminate excess fluids.

How to Live With a Gluten Sensitivity

If you found out that you can no longer eat gluten, that doesn't mean your diet must be filled with dull food items from now on. Learn about your delicious gluten-free options so that your digestive system can function well again.

Chili Peppers Can Offer Nasal Allergy Relief

Chili peppers could hold the key to sinus relief.
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