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5 Common Triggers of Sudden-Onset Hives
Hives, called urticarial by the medical community, are common, uncomfortable, and unsightly. Hives affect about 20% of the population in this country at some point…
What is Allergy Testing All About?
What is Allergy Testing All About? Adults and children can develop allergy symptoms at any age. The symptoms represent the body’s reaction to a particular…
Understanding How a Mast Cell Disorder Can Affect You
Everyone has mast cells. They’re a type of white blood cell found throughout your body’s connective tissue and bone marrow. They live, for example, in…
What You Can Expect During Your Immunotherapy Appointment
Seasonal and year-round allergies can interfere with your quality of life and enjoyment of the outdoors. The first line of defense for allergies is to…
Food Allergies: Symptoms to Look Out for and How to Handle Them
Unlike seasonal allergies, which come and go, food allergies are always there. Food allergies are common among both children and adults with about 15 million…
Why You Should See a Doctor If You Think You Are Suffering from Asthma
Every year, asthma strikes more and more people. About 26 million people in the United States have asthma, which is about 8.3% of the population. According…
Worried You May Have Immunodeficiency Disorder? Top Things to Look For
Your immune system is a group of protective cells and proteins that are charged with keeping unwanted viruses, infections, and disease out of your body.…
The Flu and Asthma
As Flu season gets underway, it is important for everyone to be informed on key facts about the Flu. The Flu is a potentially dangerous…
What is the Microbiome?
WHAT IS THE MICROBIOME The term “good bacteria” is by now familiar, and probiotic supplements and foods have been found on supermarket shelves for some…
Pollen-Related Food Syndrome: Exploring Potential Links Between Food and Pollen Allergies
Pollen-Related Food Syndrome: Exploring Potential Links Between Food and Pollen Allergies If you have food allergies to certain plant-based foods or select other types of…
The Benefits of Fish Oil to Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s normal defense response to infection and injury. It is often associated with redness, swelling, heat and pain. Normally, inflammation is controlled…
5 Symptoms of Anaphylaxis and Mast Cell Disorder
Mast cells, a type of white blood cell, are part of your immune system. They’re found in all parts of your body’s tissues. When mast…
Immunodeficiency Disorder
Your immune system is a group of protective cells and proteins that are charged with keeping unwanted viruses, infections, and disease out of your body.…
10 Back to School Tips for Kids with Allergies or Asthma
Getting your kids back in school means summer has come to an end; it also means relinquishing control over what your little ones eat, touch,…
Tips for Traveling with Food Allergies
Tips for Traveling with Food Allergies Food allergies affect more than 50 million Americans. There is no cure for a food allergy, so your best…
What Is Adult-Onset Asthma?
What Is Adult-Onset Asthma? Although most cases of asthma are diagnosed in childhood, the condition can develop at any stage of life. An estimated 17…
Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosing and Treating Food Allergies
Food allergies affect more than 50 million Americans. The big eight are milk, eggs, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, and soy. These foods are…
Are There Really Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds?
Are There Really Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds? About 10% of the US population has an allergic reaction to dogs. If you’re one of them but you…
A Healthy Approach to the New Year
The New Year provides a perfect opportunity to refresh your body for optimal health in the months to come. We often tend to think of…