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Food, animal dander and the environment are all reasons that some people experience allergic reactions. Learn about the types of allergies and treatment options.
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A skin test will determine if you have an allergy to penicillin. Find out about getting tested for penicillin allergies from this article.
Nasal congestion is one symptom caused by an allergy. Find out how allergies cause nasal congestion from this article.
Skin allergy breakouts can be caused by foods, drugs or things you've touched. Learn how long skin allergy breakouts last in this article.
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About 70 percent of asthma sufferers also have allergies. Learn about allergy-induced asthma symptoms in this article.
An avocado allergy is much like any other food allergy. Learn about avocado allergy symptoms in this article.
Food allergies can affect your behavior, causing hyperactivity, depression, anxiety and more. Learn whether food allergies can affect your behavior in this article.
A gluten allergy can have an early onset in childhood or a late onset in adulthood. Find out more about developing gluten allergies later in life from this article.
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Hay fever is caused by airborne pollen. Learn whether there are any treatments for hay fever in this article.
Pollen allergies are often known as hay fever. Learn whether headaches and sore throat are common symptoms of a pollen allergy in this article.
Allergies can cause a wide range of symptoms. Learn whether allergies can cause post-nasal drip in this article.
Fish allergies are a reaction to the proteins found in certain fish. Learn whether you can take fish oil supplements if you have a fish allergy in this article.
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Allergies are the body's overreaction to certain substances. Learn whether lavender plants can cause allergies in this article.
Mold allergies can result in hair loss. Find out how exposure to mold can lead to hair loss from this article.
Pollen allergies are typically characterized by cold-like symptoms. Learn whether pollen allergies can make you nauseous in this article.
Skin allergies are related to your immune system. Learn whether red wine can cause skin allergies in this article.
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Red wine contains potentially bothersome elements like tannins, histamines and sulfites. Learn whether red wine can cause skin rashes in this article.
Allergic contact dermatitis is an itchy rash you can get from touching something you're allergic to. Learn whether you can have a skin allergy to tomato plants in this article.
Some people believe in the healing power of alkaline water. Find out about using alkaline water to treat mold allergies from this article.
People often confuse food allergies and food intolerance. Learn the difference between food allergies and food intolerance in this article.
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Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by an allergic reaction. Learn what you should do if you have an anaphylactic reaction in this article.
Hay fever is the common name for a type of allergy. Learn the medical term for hay fever in this article.
Allergies to pets can cause unpleasant, cold-like symptoms. Learn whether there are any proven pet allergy treatments in this article.
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic response. Learn whether anaphylaxis can cause inflammation in your joints in this article.
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Some alcohol allergy symptoms include stomach cramps, difficulty breathing and skin rashes. Learn what some alcohol allergy symptoms are in this article.
Some blueberry allergy symptoms are reactions of the skin, and respiratory or gastrointestinal systems. Learn about blueberry allergy symptoms in this article.