Allergies

The term allergy encompasses a wide range of conditions; it is not a disease in itself. The term allergy – medically termed hypersensitivity, signifies an exaggerated reaction to foreign substances.

Old Friends Hypothesis

The "old friends" hypothesis was proposed by Graham Rook in 2003 as an alternative to or refinement of the hygiene hypothesis, originally brought forward by Strachan in 1989 as an explanation for the rise in allergic disease.

Allergies in Children

Sesame Seed Allergy

Research on Allergies

Allergic Reactions to Pharmaceutical Drugs

Cow’s Milk Allergy Management

Allergy Patch Testing

Types of Eye Allergy

Different Types of Allergies

What is the Microbial Diversity Hypothesis?

Cobalt Chloride Allergy

Nickel Allergy

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Epidemiology of Allergies

Tree Nut Allergy

Are DIY Allergy Tests Reliable?

Fruit Allergies

What is Milk Allergy?

Food Allergy and Intolerance Research

What is Peanut Allergy?

What is Anaphylaxis?

Autism Spectrum Disorder & Allergies

Garlic Allergy

Latex Allergy

How Does Milk Allergy Differ from Lactose Intolerance?

Tartrazine Allergy

Types of Allergy Tests

Gold (Gold Sodium Thiosulfate) Allergy

Formaldehyde Allergy

Allergies and the Hygiene Hypothesis

What is Dust Mite Allergy?

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

What is Lactose Intolerance?

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

Can you Treat a Food Allergy by Altering the Gut Microbiome?

What are Pet Allergies?

Wheat Allergy

Celery Allergy

Chromium Allergy

Allergies and Genetics

Mustard Allergy

What is Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)?

What's Driving the Recent Rise in Food Allergies?

Wheat Allergy

Cockroach Allergy

Am I Allergic to Ragweed?

What is Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Soy Allergy

Breastfeeding and Allergies

How to Prevent Mold Allergies

Does Allergy Immunotherapy Work?

Penicillin Allergy

Long Term Effects of Taking Allergy Medications

What are Allergies?

Gluten Intolerance / Allergy

Lupin Allergy

Common Allergens in the Workplace and How to Avoid Them

Diagnosis of Allergies

Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)

Milk Allergy

Perfume Allergy

Causes of Allergies

Sulfite Allergy

Meat Allergy After a Tick Bite

Balsam of Peru Allergy

Pediatric Allergies

Steps to Reduce Home Allergy

Can Food Allergies Be Genetic?

Type of Pollen Allergies

Allergic Reaction to Skin Products

Meat Allergy

Seasonal Allergy

What are Recombinant Allergens?

Latest Allergies News and Research

Why doctors and patients in Italy still rely on oral corticosteroids for asthma

The study uncovers high reliance on oral corticosteroids for asthma in Italy, pointing to gaps in guideline adherence and the need for better patient support.

15 Oct 2025

New advances improve cough detection in wearable health monitors

Researchers have improved the ability of wearable health devices to accurately detect when a patient is coughing, making it easier to monitor chronic health conditions and predict health risks such as asthma attacks.

13 Oct 2025

Reduced endocannabinoid-related lipids found in patients with NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease

NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease, N-ERD, is associated with measurable changes in concentrations of lipid mediators involved in inflammation and pain modulation, a new study shows.

13 Oct 2025

Nurses urged to ditch gloves for IV antibiotics

A scoping review reveals non-sterile glove use during IV antibiotic preparation lacks evidence, potentially harming infection control and increasing costs.

13 Oct 2025

Survey reveals strong support for patient involvement in allergy research

A team of researchers from Keio University School of Medicine, the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Tokyo, and the National Center for Child Health and Development has reported the first cross-disease, cross-stakeholder survey on PPIE in Japan.

9 Oct 2025

Asthma and multiple allergies raise the risk of failed oral food challenges

Research shows asthma and multi-food allergies elevate the odds of reactions in oral food challenges, emphasizing the importance of careful patient selection.

8 Oct 2025

$4 million grant supports effort to turn enzyme-targeting science into treatments for Cryptosporidium infections

A University of Houston professor has received nearly $4 million in new support from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to lead a translational effort turning enzyme-targeting science into urgently needed treatments for Cryptosporidium infections – which are caused by a life-threatening pathogen and have no existing cure.

7 Oct 2025

New intervention improves pediatricians' ability to counsel families on early peanut introduction

Results from a randomized clinical trial published in Pediatrics show that pediatricians who received targeted educational and clinical decision-support tools were significantly more likely to advise parents to introduce peanut-containing foods early – an approach recommended by national prevention guidelines but often underused in practice.

6 Oct 2025

Azelastine nasal spray prevents COVID-19 and rhinovirus infections

Researchers discuss the effects of azelastine nasal spray on the rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection as compared to placebo.

6 Oct 2025

Simple tools increase pediatrician compliance with early peanut allergy prevention guidelines

A few easy-to-implement tools - a training video, electronic health record prompts and handouts for families - greatly increased how often pediatricians recommended early peanut introduction to infants, reports a new clinical study led by Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

6 Oct 2025

Can nut-based milks match dairy for safety, nutrition and flavor?

Tree nut-based beverages offer healthy fats but lack protein. Innovations in fortification and fermentation could enhance their nutritional value.

3 Oct 2025

How gluten harms some people but helps others

New insights reveal gluten's health potential, highlighting beneficial peptides and innovative methods to enhance wheat safety for sensitive individuals.

3 Oct 2025

New immune system assessment tool could help guide critical care treatment

When a patient enters the emergency department in critical condition, doctors must quickly run through a crucial list of questions: Does the patient have an infection? If so, is it bacterial or viral? Do they require treatment? Can the patient recover at home safely or do they need to be hospitalized?

30 Sep 2025

New mRNA vaccine stops allergens from causing life-threatening inflammation in mice

A new mRNA vaccine stopped allergens from causing dangerous immune reactions and life-threatening inflammation in mice, according to researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Cincinnati Children's.

29 Sep 2025

Remote asthma monitoring keeps children out of the emergency department

Children with asthma who use at-home monitoring are around half as likely to visit the emergency department or be hospitalized, compared to those who only receive care from their medical team, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Remote monitoring also helped keep children's symptoms under control.

29 Sep 2025

Pasteurized milk contains H5N1 proteins without posing health risks

Proteins and genetic material from H5N1 influenza viruses have been found in pasteurized milk in the United States, but a study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital shows those inactive viral pieces represent little to no health risk.

26 Sep 2025

Rising misuse of over-the-counter antihistamines puts teens at serious health risk

Adolescents and young adults are misusing common over-the-counter antihistamines, putting them at risk of severe health outcomes including heart arrythmias, seizures or death, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition at the Colorado Convention Center from Sept. 26-30.

26 Sep 2025