Allergic reactions are a serious condition many Americans face due to an abnormal immune response in the body that, in some cases, can result in death. An allergic reaction occurs when the immune ...

When you sit to reason your pet’s itching, more often you find parasites such as fleas to be the culprit, but it’s not always ...

A penicillin allergy can cause symptoms such as hives, shortness of breath, and areas of swelling. In some cases, it may also lead to anaphylaxis, a life threatening condition that causes low blood ...

Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious, but other types of conjunctivitis, such as viral or bacterial, are. People can take steps to prevent transmission of the contagious types. These steps ...

Mixing alcohol and antihistamines can increase side effects like drowsiness. Nasal sprays might be a safer alternative during ...

If you live in New Jersey or Pennsylvania and you suffer from allergies, it might be time to start stocking up on tissues and antihistamines. We could be in for a rough pollen season this year, ...

Two new studies being presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and ...

Researchers have identified an allergy pathway that, when blocked, unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). And in an early parallel study in humans, ...

Allergy sufferers know that spring isn't the only time that allergens -- mold, pet dander, pollens, etc. -- can cause allergy issues and trigger respiratory and/or asthma attacks. The Center for ...

Kate Lecker is a 43-year-old regional business director for a pharmaceutical company. She has been using insulin for 40 years to treat her type 1 diabetes. She started having severe allergic reactions ...

Allergy immunotherapy is a type of treatment for environmental allergies. This process stops or decreases your allergy symptoms by changing your immune response to allergens like pollens, animal ...