Allergies Guide

Allergies may be the cause of your lingering, nagging cough. A cough is the body's way of ridding mucus and foreign particles, such as allergens or postnasal drip, from the throat and respiratory tract. Coughing is a common symptom of seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as hayfever, and it is the most common respiratory symptom for which patients seek medical attention, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).

A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Weill Cornell Medicine, and other institutions have uncovered a key biological explanation for why eczema so often starts in childhood. The study, in young mice, found that some types of immune cells in early-life skin are more  […]

When people with seasonal allergies are looking for relief, they usually think about what's in their medicine cabinet — not their backyard. A new workgroup report published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice called, "Landscape plant selection criteria for the allergic patient," guides both patients and doctors on how to reduce allergen exposures around their home and, in turn, reduce their symptoms.

An extreme, life-threatening allergic reaction -- usually to food, medications or insect bites -- anaphylactic reaction can result in breathing problems, dizziness, hives, a sudden drop in blood pressure, an asthma attack, or unconsciousness. It can be fatal. It must be treated promptly. An  […]