Types of Allergies
Allergies come in many forms, and though the most common are seasonal allergies, such as pollen and ragweed allergens, there are also many people who react to food, drugs, and other substances. Sometimes the allergy will show up as a rash on the skin.
Food
Around 12 million people in the U.S. have food allergies. Reactions occur about an hour food after the food is eaten.…
Other Substances
Allergens are everywhere. You can have an allergic reaction to medication. Your body can react to medicine like it's a germ. Some people are allergic to latex, the rubber…
Seasonal
Spring and summer are prime times for seasonal allergies. Tree pollen and molds come out as the weather warms up. Symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose, itchy…
Skin
Skin allergy occurs when your body reacts negatively after touching or exposure to another object. Rashes, inflammation, reddening, mild burning, and scaling are symptoms an…
Hot Topics
Food allergies almost put an end to my family's traveling days. But to get back in the swing of things with my son's food allergies, we started by staying at the homes of close relatives. Gradually, we ventured out to hotels and condos.…
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