Feel Lousy? Most people who are allergic to mold have hay fever-like symptoms that make them feel lousy, though these symptoms aren't life-threatening or serious. There are, however, specific allergic conditions brought on by mold exposure...

Hay Fever Symptoms Mold allergies are similar to other allergies caused by airborne allergens; in this case, airborne mold spores. The allergy occurs when the hapless victim breathes in mold spores. The symptoms are nasal congestion, itchy, watery...

For many, spring signals a new beginning: the snow is melting, the trees are blossoming, and the sun is staying out longer. For others however, spring means the start to another season of sneezing,...

An allergy is basically your immune system's reaction to what it considers a foreign substance. Your immune system is doing its job, but its reaction is misguided when it comes to reacting to the...

Many people suffer from allergies and don't know the best way to treat them.  There are so many different allergies, including dairy allergies, pollen allergies, animal allergies, and more, that it's often hard to identify your...

People tend to think of allergies as springtime and autumn visitors. But the truth is that allergies can strike at any time. At any rate, they sure don't go into hibernation over the cold winter months. When...

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD, MS "I am highly allergic to iodine. During surgery recently one of the medical attendants told me if I was allergic to iodine I must be allergic to crab and lobster....

Antihistamines are a type of medication people with various types of allergies use. This type of medication is defined as "an agent that counteracts the action of histamine." Histamine is a physiologically active depressor amine produced by...