Allergens come in a wide variety. You can be allergic to airborne substances, foods or chemicals in our environment, including insect stings or medicines. While it is possible to be allergic to virtually anything, some things do seem more inherently allergenic than others. When it comes to ...

Allergies are more than just a nagging nuisance. According to a US national survey of allergy sufferers, allergies negatively affect a whole range of daily activities. Allergies not only affect the sufferer physically, but also emotionally. A full 70 percent of those surveyed said that they ...

After airborne irritants, the next top allergens are foods. As many as 2 million children in the US are affected by food allergies according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Not all food is equally allergenic though. In fact, there are 8 top food allergens that ...

Allergies to pets are one of the most common reasons for giving up a beloved companion animal. The US Humane Society has estimated that as many as 1 in 7 people are allergic to either cats or dogs. In fact, as many as 1 in 3 pet ...