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Ocular Allergies
Allergies can affect various organs, including the eyes. Symptoms include itching, redness, lid swelling, tearing, light sensitivity, "grittiness" and swollen eyes.
Achoo! 5 Essential Reads for Pollen Season
As pollen travels, it triggers allergies in roughly 25 million Americans
Pollen Season Is Getting Longer and More Intense With Climate Change – Here’s What Allergy Sufferers Can Expect in the Future
Study finds that the U.S. could face up to a 200% increase in total pollen this century
What’s in Your Medicine May Surprise You – a Call for Greater Transparency About Inactive Ingredients
The ingredients listed on the bottle only tell half the story. Here's what you need to know.
Experimental Injection May Protect Against Peanut Allergy
Researchers report that a new drug injection might offer at least temporary protection against the most severe reactions.
Asthma: It's Different When You're Older
Asthma can develop for the first time in midlife. Triggers that might never have bothered you before can now be a problem, and the symptoms can be more serious for adults.
How to Get Your Calcium If You're Lactose-Intolerant
There are choices within many food groups that deliver on calcium. Learn some non-diary options.
New Treatment Could Be Breakthrough Against Peanut Allergy
People with peanut allergy can protect themselves from an allergic reaction by consuming a small amount of peanut powder every day.
Dining Out With Allergies Is Tough, But These Steps Can Help
The more steps you take to protect yourself from exposure to the allergic substance, the less likely you are to have an allergic reaction.
Gluten-Free Craze a 'Double-Edged Sword' for Celiac Patients
Some with celiac sense a growing stigma as other people voluntarily go gluten-free.
Prevent Mold Growth at Home
Mold can thrive in places from logs and fallen trees to bathrooms and kitchens.
Signs of a Food Intolerance
If you feel bloated, headachy or nauseated after eating certain foods or you get a runny nose or feel jittery after drinking certain beverages, you may have a food intolerance.
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