In a healthy body, mast cells (the “lookout” cells of the immune system) only release histamine when they detect a foreign ...

An allergist in Dallas explains the winter allergies that can result from too much time indoors during winter storms, and why ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of viral upper respiratory infections and allergies. Pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing flu, viral ...

This article explains why allergy numbers are rising, highlighting urban pollution, climate change, and daily lifestyle ...

Two types of reactions may be called a mango allergy. One is a reaction to urushiol, an oil in mango peels that is also responsible for reactions to poison ivy. The other is pollen food allergy ...

Hives that come back daily for 6 weeks or more are called chronic hives, or chronic urticaria. The condition often has no known cause, but allergies, autoimmune conditions, physical stimuli, and ...

Seasonal allergies aren't just for lifelong sufferers anymore. Doctors say it's increasingly common for adults who've never had allergies to suddenly experience symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Fresh or raw fruits, vegetables and nuts may trigger oral allergy syndrome (OAS). OAS often overlaps with tree, ...

Food allergies in children are rising globally. Doctors explain why allergies are increasing, early warning signs parents ...