Allergies Guide

Cleaning the dust, mold and grime that have accumulated over the winter can help everyone breathe better and avoid the sneezing and wheezing that come from spring allergies. "Even the cleanest of houses can use spring cleaning to start fresh and get rid of allergens that have built up over the  […]

Researchers have identified a key protein as a potential therapeutic target for stopping the body's immune system from mistakenly attacking itself, offering new hope for treating autoimmune diseases and allergies. In this study, the researchers discovered that a protein called Apex1 protects the DNA  […]

Previous research has produced conflicting evidence on the preventative effects of early cow's milk protein introduction on cow's milk allergy (CMA). In a recent study researchers investigated whether the early introduction of cow's milk formula (CMF) could serve as an effective strategy in the primary prevention of cow's milk allergy in a general population.

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) recommends that gardeners take short – and long-term precautions to control allergy symptoms. This includes choosing the least allergenic plants and trees for your yard. Seasonal allergic rhinitis or "hay fever" affects more than 35 million people in the United States. These seasonal allergies are caused by substances called allergens, airborne pollens and mold spores that commonly trigger symptoms during the spring, summer and fall.

A research study found evidence that people who have allergic asthma and use dust mite-impermeable bed covers have improved peak flow measurements for asthma sufferers. Morning peak flow is an important asthma-related lung-function measurement factor that can show how well a person's asthma is under control. Lisette van dem Bemt, Msc, Maastricht University, The Netherlands, and colleagues studied 52 allergic asthma patients to determine the effectiveness of dust mite covers in reducing allergy and asthma symptoms.