Allergies

Eye Redness
Red eyes are caused by enlarged, dilated blood vessels, leading to the appearance of redness on the surface of the eye.  More »
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Stuffy Nose
Nasal congestion refers to a stuffy nose.  More »
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Itching
Itching is a tingling or irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the affected area.  More »
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Itching of Eye
Eye burning with discharge is burning, itching, or drainage from the eye of any substance other than tears.  More »
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Watering Eyes
Watery eyes occur when there is too much tear production or poor drainage of the tear duct.  More »
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Insect Bites and Stings
Insect bites and stings can cause an immediate skin reaction. The bite from fire ants and the sting from bees, wasps, and hornets are usually painful. Bites caused by mosquitoes, fleas, and mites are more likely to cause itching than pain.  More »
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Radioallergosorbent (RAST) Test
Allergy tests are any of several tests used to determine the substances to which a person is allergic.  More »
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History and Physical Exam
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with ha...  More »
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Skin Prick Test
Allergy tests are any of several tests used to determine the substances to which a person is allergic.  More »
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Absolute Eosinophil Count
An absolute eosinophil count is a blood test that measures the number of white blood cells called eosinophils. Eosinophils become active when you have certain allergic diseases, infections, and other medical conditions. See also: Blood differential  More »
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Patch Test
Allergy tests are any of several tests used to determine the substances to which a person is allergic.  More »
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Ohm Allergy Relief
LORATADINE (lor AT a deen) is an antihistamine. It helps to relieve sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of allergies. It is also used to treat itchy skin rash and hives.  More »
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Perilla frutescens
Perilla is a traditional crop of China, India, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and other Asian countries. In North America, it is occasionally called by its Japanese name, shiso . In North America, it is also known as purple mint, Chinese basil, or wild c...  More »
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Loratadine
LORATADINE (lor AT a deen) is an antihistamine. It helps to relieve sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of allergies. It is also used to treat itchy skin rash and hives.  More »
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Fexofenadine
FEXOFENADINE (fex oh FEN a deen) is an antihistamine. This medicine is used to treat or prevent symptoms of allergies. It is also used to help reduce itchy skin rash and hives.  More »
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Epinephrine
EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) helps open up air passages and makes breathing easier for people with mild asthma.  More »
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Hypnotherapy
Various forms of hypnosis, trance, and altered states of consciousness have played roles across cultures throughout history. Hypnosis-like practices can be traced to ancient Egypt, Babylon, Greece, Persia, Britain, Scandinavia, America, Africa, In...  More »
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Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction.  More »
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Allergic Asthma
Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. See also: Pediatric asthma  More »
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Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Pulmonary aspergillosis is an allergic reaction to a fungus called aspergillus, which causes inflammation of the airways and air sacs of the lungs.  More »
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Allergic Eczema
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes.  More »
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Sinusitis
Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses that occurs with a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. See also: Chronic sinusitis  More »
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Delay Introduction of Allergy-Causing Foods to Infants
Cow's milk is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for children under 1 year old. Infants fed whole cow's milk don't get enough vitamin E, iron, and essential fatty acids. They also get too much protein, sodium, and potassium. The...  More »
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Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is giving human breast milk to infants to meet their nutritional needs. See also: Age-appropriate diet for children; Breastfeeding - self-care; Breastfeeding tips; Formula feeding; Overcoming breastfeeding problems.  More »
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