Asthma & Allergy Center

This Is What 7 Smoker vs. Non-Smoker Identical Twins Look Like After Years Of Lighting Up

Identical twins may be born with nearly identical DNA, but their choices throughout life – including diet, environmental toxicity, and the chemicals they are exposed to – can alter their genetic expression and influence the way they look. Because identical twins are an excellent study to determine the effects dietary and lifestyle choices may have […]

Are Your Earrings or Body Piercings Causing a Nickel Allergy?

Tips for Allergy-Free Cooking

For some people, eating or coming in contact with food allergens can be dangerous. See what simple food swaps and kitchen organization tips can help.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Allergy Dos and Allergy Don'ts

Should you put your life on hold because of allergy symptoms? Read our guide to allergy dos and don'ts, so sniffling and sneezing don't ruin your life.

When is a food allergy not really an allergy?

For a variety of reasons, some children may be labelled with a food allergy, but actually not have that particular food allergy

How to Combat Allergies

It is allergy season, and while it might seem hopeless to combat the scratchy throats and stuffy noses, there are ways to help. reduce symptoms.

How to Test for Allergies

Allergy Doctor | How to Test for Allergies | For more info on allergies and allergy testing, you should contact the doctors at National Allergy & ENT.

How will I be tested for an allergy?

Percutaneous (prick) testing, intradermal testing and RAST testing are the methods used to determine what allergens people are allergic to.

Allergies and Asthma: Is There a Connection Between Asthma and Allergies?

Allergies and asthma can cause similar symptoms, like coughing, but they are quite different. Is there a connection between the two?

Is It Allergies or a Cold?

Runny nose, aches, sneezing? You may have a cold or allergies. Learn what the key differences are between a cold and allergies and how to properly treat each condition.

Ask the Allergist: Food Allergy or Oral Allergy Syndrome?

Q: People with pollen allergy sometimes feel an allergic reaction after eating certain fruits, vegetables or nuts. Is this a food allergy or something else? Maeve O’Connor, MD: It could be...

Allergies Suck! How to Handle Allergy Season

How to arm yourself against the hidden hazards of indoor and outdoor allergens -- and the surprising ways they can make you sick.

Is Your Egg Allergy a Soy Allergy in Disguise?

Egg allergies are on the rise, but is the problem really a soy allergy due to the improper feeding of the laying chickens?

Insect Sting Allergy Basics: What Are Allergies?

Are you allergic to insect stings? Explore our doctor-reviewed health articles for information about insect stings, allergic reactions, allergy symptoms and treatments.

Allergies: Myths and Facts About Seasonal Allergies

Do deserts prevent allergies? What can allergies do to your body? What is an allergen? Adult allergies can pop up unexpectedly, and sometimes childhood allergies disappear completely. Learn why, along with answers to various allergy questions, as we separate allergy myth from fact.

Home Allergy Quiz: Is Your Home Allergy-Proof?

Take this home allergy quiz and test your knowledge on allergens, dust mites, pollens and more to see how allergy-proof your home is.

Why are allergies on the increase

Up to 35% of all people throughout the world experience allergies at some point in their life, and this number is on the increase.

Is there a cure for allergies?

Google searches for all things ‘allergy’ are peaking, just like they do every year about this time. Yet we’re still no closer to finding a fix for a problem that continues to plague millions.