Solar Urticaria: An Overview of Sun AllergySome people may experience a sensitivity to sunlight called a sun allergy, or photosensitivity. There are several types of sun allergies. One...3 min read
Experiencing Angioedema and AllergiesOur bodies seem to be full of fun surprises. When you think of all of the systems in the body, it's a...2 min read
Diagnosing Allergies: Physical Exam and Allergy TestsBetween 40 to 50 million people in the United States have allergies or asthma. While these conditions are common, it is still...4 min read
How Many Doctors Does it Take?Patient Leader Christy Amos shares her experience working with multiple doctors, including a pulmonologist for her asthma and an allergy specialist. There...2 min read
Management and Treatment of AllergiesAn allergy develops when the immune system overreacts to an otherwise harmless substance. Anything that causes an allergic reaction is called an...3 min read
7 Tips to Protect Your Skin in the WinterBelieve it or not, summer is not the only season when skincare matters! One of the most important functions of the skin...2 min read
Tilapia: The Culprit of My Food Allergy EmergencyMemories of my food allergy emergency surfaced after hearing about a relative having a similar experience. Just months after being diagnosed with...3 min read
Cold Urticaria: An Allergy to Cold ExposureCold urticaria is a rare allergy that affects the skin. With cold urticaria, the skin reacts after cold exposure. People with cold...2 min read
