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How Do Allergies Work?

Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MDMedically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD Allergies work by triggering the immune system in response to an allergen. Allergens are substances the ...
Shellfish allergy symptoms typically develop within minutes after ingesting seafood or shellfish. They can last from several hours to a few days, depending on the severity of the reaction and the ...
Clare Collins AO is a Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle, NSW and a Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) affiliated researcher. She is a National Health ...
Research suggests that introducing kids to food allergens early in life can help—but that the same might not be true for other types of allergies. Here's what to know. Studies have suggested that ...
Your child's runny nose hasn't let up for weeks, she's sneezing up a storm and she can't seem to stop rubbing her watery, red, itchy eyes. Instead of a cold, your little one could be suffering from ...
Spring means flowers blooming, trees blossoming and seedlings sprouting in most of the United States, which leads to pollen being released into the air. Pollen is a fine to coarse, powdery substance ...
A local doctor who specializes in allergy and immunology and explained that Tucson actually has a long allergy season compared to other places and climates. TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Springtime in ...
CHICAGO -- Pediatricians' use of "easy-to-implement tools" such as training videos, health record prompts and informational handouts to adhere to updated allergy-prevention guidelines could translate ...