Allergies

Shellfish allergies are fairly prevalent among adults. Learn some common symptoms of a shellfish allergy in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Allergies to shellfish are normally lifelong annoyances once you develop them. Learn what's in shellfish that causes an allergy in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

As if suffering from an allergy isn't bad enough, many people plagued by allergies also have to sort out lots of conflicting evidence and erroneous advice. To set the record straight, here are some of the most common myths about allergies.

By DiscoveryHealth.com writers

If you have allergies, you probably know that dreaded dust mites live in your mattresses, carpets and rugs. But what kind of vacuum works best to remove these eight-legged intruders?

By Tom Scheve

If you have pets, you're likely to have fur issues. A pet-hair-filled house can be a challenge for any vacuum cleaner -- and not all floor cleaners are created equally. Making the right purchase requires careful consideration of several factors.

By Jennifer Sellers

If you're one of 50 million Americans suffering from allergies, your bedroom may contribute to frequent sniffling and sneezing. Specifically, mattress allergens may be to blame. So what can you do to prevent reactions and get on with your day?

By Maria Trimarchi

Animal dander, or pet dander, can trigger an allergic reaction where the symptoms commonly associated with it are a runny nose and watery eyes.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

More often than not an allergy can be reversed by using alternative methods to combat the symptoms. See what we uncovered about the relationship between exercising and nasal allergies.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

If you have a nasal allergy chances are that you are taking a decongestant to combat the symptoms, but be careful as they can have some side effects. Take a look at what the side effects of nasal decongestants can have on your body.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

A physical exam is an important tool that your doctor uses to gauge how healthy you are. See what a physician is looking for in a physical exam with the helpful information inside this article.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Antihistamines can give relief of most allergy symptoms but they can have some nasty side effects. Learn more about antihistamines and what side effects you should watch for.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Antihistamines are a type of medication that can help ease the symptoms of an allergy. Discover how this drug can help treat and a wide range of allergies.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

How are allergy tests done? Learn more about how an allergy test is conducted, what you can expect and how to implement the result to treat your allergy symptoms.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Eliminating dust mites completely is impossible, but you can greatly reduce their population in your home to cut down on the allergens they produce in their feces, which we can inhale into our lungs. Learn about controlling dust mites.

By the editors of PureHealthMD

Flushing the sinuses can be very therapeutic for those suffering from acute or chronic nasal congestion or allergies. Learn the proper method for sinus flushing.

By the editors of PureHealthMD

Of the many things parents are encouraged to freak out about, the fear that a peanut will cross your toddler's lips is way up there. Just how much fear is necessary, and how much is due to the 24-hour news cycle?

By Tom Scheve

Staving off seasonal sniffles with hot tea might be more effective than you realize, especially if you drizzle some honey in your cup. At least one study has shown that honey combats allergies.

By Josh Clark

Allergies and your immune system are closely related to one another. Find out how your immune system can make you more susceptible to contracting an allergy.

By Karen Serrano, MD

Sometimes simple lifestyle changes can cure allergy symptoms. Learn what you can do to your lifestyle to treat allergies.

By Karen Serrano, MD

What can you do if cockroaches are causing an allergy to appear on your body? Learn more about how cockroaches and allergies are related and what you can do to treat both of them.

By DiscoveryHealth.com writers

What you think might be an allergy could be a more serious medical condition. Find out what you can do if an allergy seems to be more than just an allergic reaction.

By Karen Serrano, MD

Pollen is a driving force behind many allergy flare ups. Learn more about what pollen count is and how it relates to your allergies.

By Karen Serrano, MD

Seasonal allergies can affect people at different times of the year. Learn about the different types and causes of seasonal allergies.

By Karen Serrano, MD

Every room in your house is a potential host for the sources of allergies -- pet hair, dust and mold. But keeping an allergen-free house is not an impossibility. Learn more about allergy-proofing your home.

By Linnea Lundgren & Jeff Wald

Allergies are so commonplace that we often do not stop to think of how they occur. Those watery eyes and runny noses happen because your body rejects otherwise harmless substances.

By Linnea Lundgren & Jeff Wald