Allergies (General) Health News Page 4

Screening for certain immune cells might help doctors assess reactions to treatment, researchers say

Food sensitivity and intolerance may be mistaken for allergic reaction, even by doctors

In some regions, smog and high ragweed pollen levels combine to make it hard to breathe

First-line treatment for severe allergic reaction is often neglected

Facing expected season-long shortage, doctors urge patients to carry EpiPens just in case

As maternal sugar intake rose, so did allergies and asthma in kids by age 7, study found

Follow-up of 100 kids found none were allergic

Steps to take the bite out of dangerous bugs

Stings, bites, outdoor cooking and even fireworks keep poison control centers hopping

Cosmetics, personal care products get little regulatory scrutiny

Agency seeking alternatives, extending 'shelf life' for meds like epinephrine

Over-the-counter relief is an option, but a prescription may be needed for severe allergies

Researchers warn about possible increase of Alternaria alternata fungus

Trees, grasses and weeds may bloom all at once, creating agony for those with allergies

Study finds most common allergy is to shellfish, but peanuts also pose big threat