What is a food allergy? A food allergy is when a person has an immune response to a specific protein in a food item. The body will identify this protein strand as harmful. Antibodies are then released ...

When asked about food allergy management, more individuals reported choosing allergen avoidance over oral immunotherapy or ...

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The best place for a person with seasonal allergies to live will depend on their allergy. For example, a person with spring allergies may be allergic to grass pollen, meaning areas with less grass may ...

A tricky reality is countries differ in the number of official allergens regulators note. While the United Kingdom has a 14 allergens list, there are only nine in the United States. That variation ...

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

Understanding what it means to live with a food allergy as a kid starts with clear communication. For parents, this means focusing on simple language and modeling “safe” behaviors. A food allergy ...

In a recent review article published in the journal Current Allergy and Asthma Reports, researchers examined the increasing cases of allergic reactions to various legumes used in plant-based diets ...

In some cases, seasonal allergies can increase a person’s risk of having a seizure. Some research suggests a connection between allergic diseases and epilepsy. Seasonal allergies, also known as ...