Allergies

Allergies are caused by the body's overzealous reaction to normally harmless substances. Allergies can be triggered by pollen, animal dander, mold, dust, and insect droppings, or by certain foods or insect stings. Upper respiratory allergy symptoms include runny nose, itchy eyes, coughing, wheezing, and sneezing.

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Kyle Richards Was Hospitalized After 'Multiple' Bee Stings: 'They Were in My Hair and Literally Chasing Me'

Kyle Richards Was Hospitalized After 'Multiple' Bee Stings: 'They Were in My Hair and Literally Chasing Me'
The Real Housewives star shares photos and advice to others who are allergic to bees.
13-Year-Old Girl Dies of 'Severe Allergic Reaction' After Accidentally Eating an Unsafe Dessert

13-Year-Old Girl Dies of 'Severe Allergic Reaction' After Accidentally Eating an Unsafe Dessert
In memory of Reese Langer, who was a cheerleader in Idaho, her family is raising money to give EpiPens to people in need
Why the FDA Is Warning Some People Not to Eat Cicadas

FDA Issues Warning Not to Eat Cicadas if You’re Allergic to Seafood—Here’s Why
If you have a shellfish allergy, you should really avoid eating insects in general.
How to Get Rid of Dust Mites, According to Allergists

How to Get Rid of Dust Mites, According to Allergists
It's all about preventing the situations these pests thrive in.
Everything You Need to Know About Wasp Stings, According to Experts

Everything You Need to Know About Wasp Stings, According to Experts
Here's how to prepare for this common summer threat.
How To Treat Swollen Eyes Caused By Allergies, According to Allergists

How To Treat Swollen Eyes Caused By Allergies, According to Allergists
Plus, how to avoid the most common causes.
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3 Common Allergy Rashes—and What They Look Like

3 Common Allergy Rashes—and What They Look Like
Plus, what to do if they don't clear up after treatment.
This Model Was Left With Brain Damage After Eating Peanut Butter-Infused Pretzel—Here’s How That Can Happen

This Model Was Left With Brain Damage After Eating a Peanut Butter-Infused Pretzel—Here’s How That Can Happen
Her family was just awarded $29.5 million for her care.
Hundreds of Shoppers Are Turning to This Unexpected Product to Tackle Nighttime Allergies

The Saferest Mattress Protector Is a 'Miracle' for Allergy Sufferers
A Vacuum Can Help Relieve Your Allergies at Home—Here Are 6 Options Worth Shopping

These Are the 6 Best Vacuum Cleaners to Use If You Have Allergies, According to Reviews
Everything We Know Right Now About Allergic Reactions to the COVID-19 Vaccine

Two People Had an Allergic Reaction to the COVID Vaccine in the UK—Here’s What You Need to Know
8,000 People Rely on These Allergy Pills for Relief—and They're Nearly 9 Times Cheaper Than Name-Brand Options

8,000 People Rely on These Allergy Pills for Relief—and They're Nearly 9 Times Cheaper Than Name-Brand Options

Can You Really Be Allergic to Exercise? Actually, Yes—Here's What Experts Say

It's not always an excuse to avoid a workout.

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Shoppers Say This $7 Anti-Itch Stick Is 'The Best Thing Since Toilet Paper'

Shoppers Say This $7 Anti-Itch Stick Is 'The Best Thing Since Toilet Paper'
This Air Purifier Helped My Seasonal Allergy Symptoms Completely Disappear

This Air Purifier Helped My Seasonal Allergy Symptoms Completely Disappear
Here's What an Allergy Headache Feels Like, According to an Allergist

Here's What an Allergy Headache Feels Like, According to an Allergist
The Seasonal Allergy Symptoms You Should Know About, According to an Allergist

The Seasonal Allergy Symptoms You Should Know About, According to an Allergist
My Doctor Misdiagnosed Me With Seasonal Allergies—but I Actually Had Lung Cancer That Spread to My Brain

My Doctor Misdiagnosed Me With Seasonal Allergies—but I Actually Had Lung Cancer That Spread to My Brain
Allergies Vs. COVID-19: Here's How to Tell the Difference

Allergies Vs. COVID-19: Here's How to Tell the Difference
FDA Approves First Treatment for Peanut Allergy—But It's for Kids Only

FDA Approves First Treatment for Peanut Allergy—But It's for Kids Only
College Student in Ohio Suffers Fatal Allergic Reaction to Milk Product

College Student in Ohio Suffers Fatal Allergic Reaction to Milk Product
This Man's Lungs Became Inflamed After Switching His Bedding—Here's Why

What Is 'Feather Duvet Lung'? Man Has Allergic Reaction To His New Bedding
A New Allergy Vaccine Could Finally Let Anyone Become a Cat Person

A New Allergy Vaccine Could Finally Let Anyone Become a Cat Person
This Woman Is Allergic to Water—and Even Her Own Sweat Causes Her Debilitating Pain

Can You Be Allergic to Water? Here's What You Need to Know
This Teen's Lips Quadrupled in Size After She Ate This Popular Fast Food

This Teen's Lips Quadrupled in Size After She Ate This Popular Fast Food
Knowing these Food Allergy Symptoms Could Save Your Life

What to Know About Food Allergy Symptoms, From Hives to Anaphylaxis
11-Year-Old Girl Tragically Dies From Allergic Reaction to Toothpaste

An 11-Year-Old Girl Died From an Allergic Reaction to Toothpaste—Now Her Mother Is Speaking Out
Mom of 3-Year-Old Posts Viral Warning About The Often Missed Signs of Deadly Anaphylaxis

Mom of 3-Year-Old Posts Viral Warning About The Often Missed Signs of Deadly Anaphylaxis
What Exactly Is a Pollen Allergy—and How Do You Know if You Have One?

What Exactly Is a Pollen Allergy—and How Do You Know if You Have One?
When Is Allergy Season? Here's When You Need to Start Preparing, According to Experts

When Is Allergy Season? Here's When You Need to Start Preparing, According to Experts
These Are the Best Home Remedies for Allergies

Home Remedies for Allergies: What Works?
9 Facts About Allergy Shots You Need to Know Before Deciding to Get Them

9 Facts About Allergy Shots You Need to Know Before Deciding to Get Them
Your New Allergy Survival Guide

Your New Allergy Survival Guide
4 Essential Oils That Could Help Your Seasonal Allergies

4 Essential Oils That Could Help Your Seasonal Allergies
This Man Says His Allergic 11-Year-Old Died From Smelling Fish Fumes. Can That Really Happen?

An 11-Year-Old With Food Allergies Allegedly Died After Breathing In Fish Fumes—Can That Really Happen?
The Best Anti-Allergy Bedding

The Best Anti-Allergy Bedding
The Most Common Home Allergens—and, the Best Ways to Fight Them

The Most Common Home Allergens—and, the Best Ways to Fight Them
This Woman Has a Life-Threatening Allergy to the Cold—Here's How That's Possible

This Woman Has a Life-Threatening Allergy to the Cold—Here's How That's Possible
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