Allergies

If the constant drip, sniff, sneeze and itch of allergies make you want to dry your eyes and prepare to take action. Allergies may not be life-threatening, but they're nothing to sneeze at either. Here are the best ways to protect yourself.

If your child had a severe allergic reaction to food, would the daycare workers know what to do? It's important for them to have an emergency action plan to follow in case of a problem. Here are some things to ensure your child’s daycare has thought

It's easy to mistake baby seasonal allergies for the common cold, but they require different types of treatments to bring relief. Here's how to tell the difference to get the right treatment for your child.

It can be frustrating for allergy-sufferers when their medication stops working. However, the meds aren't to blame and there are ways to stop the allergies from returning with these tips.

While most stings and bites are mostly harmless. once in a while, an insect or spider bite can be serious. Here are some ways you can tell if a bite or sting is poisonous or not.

For millions of people, sneezing, wheezing, runny noses and itchy eyes are just a part of life. But take heart: relief is at hand, whether you need it when pollen flies or year-round.

You can have a pet if you are allergic. To reduce pet-allergy symptoms— provided they are simply miserable but not life-threatening — here are some suggestions to help keep the furry creature who has won your heart.

For millions of people, sneezing, wheezing, runny noses and itchy eyes, result from opening a window, working in the yard or petting the cat. With some simple lifestyle changes and trying natural remedies, you may find some relief.

The reasons for the increase in allergies are numerous: too much time spent indoors and higher levels of pollutants that have led to confused immune systems. These steps can help you avoid a new allergy or cut down on attacks.

If you are an allergy sufferer, you learn to expect problems during the spring and fall, but what about winter? Allergies are often associated with pollen, but there are allergens that can trigger reactions all year-round.

Wheezing isn't reserved for people with asthma. Allergens, strong odours, medical problems and medications are all to blame for non-asthmatic wheezing. Most commonly, people without a history of asthma may experience wheezing when encountering these

Although both allergies and asthma are characterized by an immune response, allergies usually result in watery and itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, congestion and sometimes hives. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disorder that affects al

Seasonal allergy symptoms can vary based on the time of day, environment and exposure to potential allergy triggers. While some allergy triggers are obvious, there are plenty of strange things that can set off the symptoms of allergies. Here are nine

Doctors agree that the best treatment for asthma entails identifying and then avoiding its triggers. In some instances these are obvious — for example, exposure to tobacco smoke and other noxious fumes, cold air, exercise or an allergy to animal dand

Sinusitis is a painful inflammation of the membranes lining the sinus cavities in the skull. It occurs most often after a cold or in people who suffer from hay fever or other allergies involving the nasal passages. If you're suffering from sinusitis,

It is estimated that almost one-third of people say they, or a family member, have a food allergy. But in fact, only two to eight percent of children, and one to two percent of adults, have clinically proven allergic reactions to food. The reason for

Did you know that more than 3,000 additives can be used in food processing to improve the safety, appearance, flavour and shelf life of foods? Some food additives are known to be dangerous for certain people. In order to know what you and your family