Allergy Symptoms

A-Z Guide

Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
Allergies tend to run in families. Asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis), and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) often occur in... »
Conjunctivitis
The common symptom of conjunctivitis is redness of the eyes. There may also be eye discomfort or itching. Any type of... »
Cough
Coughing is an important part of the body’s defense system. It forcefully propels unwanted invaders up and out of the... »
Food Allergies
Food allergy is the name given to a variety of situations in which specific foods provoke some type of over-zealous... »
Headache
Headaches are quite common in children. An older child will say, “My head hurts…”A toddler, though, may just act cranky... »
Hives
Hives are a sign that the whole body is experiencing a hypersensitivity reaction. Hives occur when the body's... »

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Allergy Medication
Walking into a drugstore, you are confronted with an overwhelming display of brightly packaged allergy products, each... »
Milk and Constipation
Many people, doctors included, have only recently learned about the link between constipation and milk intolerance.... »
The Difference between Colds and Allergies
Parents often ask me whether their children's constantly runny noses are the result of allergies, sinus infections, or... »

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Colds, Allergies and Sinus Infections
Parents often ask me whether their children's constantly runny noses are the result of allergies, sinus infections, or... »