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Years ago, I discovered I was allergic to finned fish and shellfish. I have always carried epinephrine auto-injectors in my purse but haven't needed them until recently. When I was...

Some people may experience a sensitivity to sunlight called a sun allergy, or photosensitivity. There are several types of sun allergies. One rare type is called solar urticaria. About 4...

Lately, I've been listening to Dr. Joe Dispenza's talks often. His work, in addition to meditation and hypnotherapy, has completely changed my life and how I view my allergies, eczema...

Yes, I am fully aware things could be worse. I could be in a part of the world where there is a lack of food, access to healthcare, and water...

I took a road trip to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. However, when you have to manage multiple food allergies without the proper planning, a road trip can...

Several allergies, such as respiratory and food allergies, are quite widespread and well-studied. But people also have allergies to medicines, insects, and latex. Nearly anything can be an allergen and...

Editor's Note: This article originally was written by Amanda Gaskell and shared by our partner site ChronicDryEye.net. When I was first diagnosed with dry eye, my doctor mentioned she saw...

People can be allergic to nearly anything in their surroundings – perfume, air pollution, pollen, mold; the list goes on. About 5 million children and 19 million adults in the...

Food allergies are quite common and affect about 32 million people in the United States. About 10 in every 100 adults and 7 in every 100 children have a food...

One day, I was waiting in the pharmacy for my prescription medications. The pharmacist looked at me over the top of her computer monitor and said, "What are you allergic...

I've felt pretty congested and itchier for the last couple of weeks. Recently, I had a spa day with some friends planned, which is not something I often do. So...

Allergies are one of the most common chronic health conditions in the world, affecting about 50 million people in the United States. Nearly anything can be an allergen and cause...

One of the worst things about having allergies and being allergic to nearly everything in the environment is dealing with my constant eye problems. They get worse in the summer...

Having an allergy to wheat can be hard to manage. It can literally feel like there is wheat in everything! And of course, living in the United States, bread and pasta...

Do you ever walk in the door from the office and get swarmed by your family? I just want a few moments to myself! After a long day at the...

People with allergies may be used to symptoms that affect their eyes. But there is more than one condition that can cause these symptoms. Dry eye and allergic conjunctivitis are...

Because of food allergies, I rarely eat what most would call sumptuous food. My diet consists of the basics: lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and water. Simply buying something...

I've struggled with anxiety most of my life and continue to. In this day and age, anxiety has become a sort of pandemic of its own, as many people suffer...

Being a parent is a tiring job. And life with allergies often comes with fatigue. Together, fatigue and allergies can leave you feeling completely exhausted, even defeated. Fatigue is a...

My college-aged son has a tree nut allergy. He worked at a movie theater to slowly pay his way through college. My son is VERY careful about tree nut ingredients...