DO keep windows closed at night to prevent pollens or mold spores from drifting in to your home. If needed, use… Read more Tips for Surviving Hayfever Season
About Allergies
Allergy Prevention
It is better to prevent than to cure – Peruvian proverb Risk factors for development of allergy: Cannot modify: Genetics… Read more Allergy Prevention
Women & Allergies/Asthma
Hormones have a varied and unpredictable influence on the immune system. Naturally occurring fluctuations in hormones occur during the menstrual… Read more Women & Allergies/Asthma
Seasonal, Dust & Pet Allergy
Nasal symptoms can be seasonal (hayfever due to pollen), perennial (due to dust mites, pets or molds) or both. Symptoms… Read more Seasonal, Dust & Pet Allergy
About Allergies
While some people think their allergies represent a “weak immune system,” that is usually not the case. In fact, most… Read more About Allergies
About Allergens
Allergens are substances that are usually proteins or protein-carbohydrate compounds but sometimes are chemicals. Environmental allergens have been identified and… Read more About Allergens
Allergy Quiz/FAQ
Allergy FAQ Does having allergies means you have a weak immune system? Answer Can people “outgrow” their allergies? Answer Can… Read more Allergy Quiz/FAQ
The Process of an Allergic Reaction
All allergic diseases including asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis, and anaphylaxis are the result of the mobilization of the immune system in… Read more The Process of an Allergic Reaction