Allergies - Prevention

Gluten Allergy or Gluten Intolerance? Here's the Difference

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.

The Best Home Décor Choices for Household Allergies

If dust mites, mold, and pet dander are the cause to your allergy misery, relief could be as simple as updating the interior design of your home.

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.

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.

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.

When Severe Weather Conditions Interfere With Allergies

If you live in an area affected by flood-inducing storms such as hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy snow fall, or other extreme weather conditions you could be left grappling with related water damage, flooding, and mold allergies.

5 Surprisingly Dangerous Jobs for Asthma

With one in seven adults reportedly experiencing occupational asthma, chances are high that work could actually make you sick.

12 Tips for Traveling With Food Allergies

Unfortunately, no matter where you plan to travel, your food allergies will always be with you. So don't just plan your vacation itinerary, plan on ways you can stay safe on your trip, too.

Allergies at Work? 7 High-Risk Settings

Whether you work in a controlled setting like an office, spend your days in a laboratory or manufacturing plant, or are outdoors working with animals or plants, there are many allergens that, with repeated exposure, can make you feel quite sick.

5 Ways to Keep Asthma From Making You Sick

The cool, crisp days of autumn can be a refreshing treat after a hot, humid summer. Yet with the change of season also comes an increased risk of illness that can lead to fall asthma.

8 Food Allergy Safety Tips to Organize Your Kitchen

When you have food allergies, organizing your kitchen and other food storage areas isn't just convenient: it's essential.

Exercise Can Help Control Allergy Symptoms

While the concept of exercising away your allergies sounds appealing, in reality no amount of running, swimming, or lifting weights will make your allergies magically disappear. However, engaging in regular exercise can help alleviate bothersome symptoms.

7 Causes of Nocturnal Asthma Attacks

A number of possible factors can make you more susceptible to having an asthma attack at night. Read on to find out what they are and what you can do about them.

The Link Between Allergies and Nasal Polyps

If your seasonal allergies have led to never ending nasal symptoms, you could have nasal polyps. These non-cancerous, grape-shaped growths form on the inside of your nasal cavity and often make it difficult for the mucus to drain.

Don't Get Burned by Your Sunscreen Allergy

The American Academy of Dermatology stresses the importance of using sunscreen before stepping outdoors to reduce your risk of skin cancer. But what if you're allergic to sunscreen? Does that mean you have to forego summer pleasures or put yourself at risk of getting burned? Absolutely not.

Can Sublingual Immunotherapy Ease Your Allergies?

Wish there was a magic formula that could make your allergies go away? While no medication can completely erase your immune system's response to allergens, a form of treatment called sublingual immunotherapy may provide some welcome relief.

What is Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis?

You may jog or take exercise classes regularly to help look and feel your best. But if you're one of the few people who suffer from exercise-induced anaphylaxis, participating in strenuous activities can put your health at serious risk.

Timing Matters in a Delayed Allergic Reaction

Timing is everything when it comes to suffering a serious allergic reaction.

Recently Diagnosed With Allergies? What to Do Next

It's possible to manage your allergies so they won't interfere too much on your daily life. The key is to take steps to avoid your allergy triggers and manage your symptoms as needed.

What is Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis?

You may jog or take exercise classes regularly to help look and feel your best. But if you're one of the few people who suffer from exercise-induced anaphylaxis, participating in strenuous activities can put your health at serious risk.

A Groundbreaking Vaccine for Cat Allergies

This cutting-edge vaccine will allow cat lovers and cat owners the chance to enjoy the company of their feline friends without feeling miserable.

7 Ways to Weather Allergies While Camping

Camping is a perfect opportunity to get away for a few days and convene with nature. But if you suffer from allergies, heading out to the wilderness can expose you to a series of dangers. Here's how to stay healthy.

Scratching the Surface of Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac

Got a blistery rash on your skin after spending some time outdoors? That rash could be caused by an allergic reaction to one of these poisonous plants. Learn what to look for to steer clear from the unsightly rashes.

Take the Sting Out of Asthma and Insect Allergies

Warm weather means heading to the beach, basking in the sun, or enjoying a hike or bike ride, but along with the outdoor fun come those pesky bugs. And for some asthmatics who have allergies to insect bites, being stung by a bug can have deadly consequences.

Food Allergy or Food Intolerance? How to Tell the Difference

After finishing a delicious meal, you suddenly feel itchy and your stomach hurts. Could the problem be caused by a food allergy or a food intolerance? It can be difficult to tell at first, but there are signs that can help you get to the root of the problem.

Take the Heat Out of Your Spice Allergies

Having a collection of spices could be the best way to get the right taste to your recipes. But exposure to certain spices could push your immune system into overdrive. Here's what you need to know.

Nip Flower Allergies in the Bud

A bouquet of flowers may put your allergies in full bloom, but you don't have to forego a pretty vase of buds on your table or steer clear of a garden all season long. There are a host of flower types you can enjoy without an unpleasant allergic reaction.

Allergy Medicine Overview: Which One is Best For You?

Your allergies will begin blooming right along with the flowers and other greenery. Experts say that avoiding your triggers is always the best way to head off your seasonal suffering. But if you can't escape pollen, mold, and other allergens, it's essential that you find the right allergy medication to tackle your allergy symptoms.
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