Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can be fatal if appropriate steps aren’t taken immediately.

Hives (urticaria) are more common than you think and affect 1 in 5 people at some point in their lives.

As many as 50-70 percent of people with asthma have Type 2 inflammation.

Nasal polyps are small, grapelike, noncancerous growths that form in the nose or sinuses.

Dust mites are very small creatures that live in the dust on mattresses, bedding, upholstery, and carpets.

Mold lives everywhere, both indoors and outdoors, and is one of the most common allergens that cause allergic reactions year-round.

Allergy season can wreak havoc on your eyes, making them dry, itchy, swollen and irritated.

A drug allergy is the abnormal reaction of your immune system to a medication. It can be developed at any time.

Lupin allergy is an emerging food allergy.

One good way to keep allergies under control is to dust all of the surfaces in your house weekly.

It’s not uncommon for people to experience adverse skin reactions to the chemicals in standard laundry detergents.

Tackle seasonal allergies before they flare up by taking an allergy medication in advance.

If you have allergies, it’s important that you keep the humidity in your home to a minimum (below 50 percent).

If you have allergies and own pets, it may be difficult to tell whether or not they are the cause of your problems.

Get into the habit of reading food labels. Many food labels include information about possible allergens in the product.

Allergies often develop in childhood. Some people grow out of their allergies. But many do not.

While medications only treat the symptoms, allergen immunotherapy treats the underlying cause of the of the allergic reaction.

Stress may aggravate your allergies, prolong an allergic reaction and even cause more symptoms than usual.

Allergy to insect stings also called venom allergy can cause itching, swelling, hives, and anaphylaxis.