Allergy Prevention

A-Z Guide

Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
Allergies tend to run in families. Asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis), and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) often occur in... »
Food Allergies
Food allergy is the name given to a variety of situations in which specific foods provoke some type of over-zealous... »

Q&A

Cold Allergies and What Can Be Done About Them
Can a person be allergic to cold temperatures? Believe it or not, it’s true. And this (and other allergies) can be... »
Fatal Nut Allergy
For some types of allergies, a process called desensitization is effective. Desensitization involves administering very... »

Article

Vaccine Ingredients That May Cause Allergic Reactions
Many people are unaware of the problems associated with allergic reactions to vaccine components. For more information... »

Blog entry

Allergy Testing
Most people think of specific allergies as black and white -- something you either have or you don’t. A study published... »
Babies and Seafood
Question: Is it okay for a 17-month-old to eat clam dip or any other seafood? Dr. Greene:  The two main concerns... »
Early Multivitamins, Asthma, and Food Allergies
We know that the first months of life are a very impressionable time when it comes to the developing immune system.... »
Eggs, Fish, Milk, Nuts, and Peanuts for Babies?!
Get ready for some surprising recommendations. Eczema, asthma, and food allergies are all on the rise in children, each... »
Majority Now Face Chronic Illness as Kids
An important study of chronic illness in children uncovered a dramatic change between 1994 and 2006. The study followed... »