Allergy sufferers bothered by more than allergens
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NEW YORK  - Hayfever suffers seem to be highly sensitive not only to typical seasonal allergy triggers like grass and tree pollens, but also to things like cold air, perfumes, cigarette smoke, household cleaning products, and even exercise.
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Females are nearly five times more likely than males to have skin test results that show they're allergic to penicillin, according to findings reported here Sunday at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
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Household chemicals are being linked to a rise in the number of children with asthma. A study of 7,000 youngsters has resulted in signs that bleach, paint stripper and carpet cleaners used in the home can lead to the condition.
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Dealing with asthma can be hard on teenagers' emotional well-being, with problems such as worry and anger being related to poorer asthma control, new research suggests.
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(HealthDay News) - People with asthma should be aware that some medications may actually worsen symptoms.
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Mothers who fear their babies suffer from food allergies are largely wrong, research has found.
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Humans are not alone in suffering from stress-related illnesses, a team of British veterinarians reported: their pet cats can be affected too.
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SATURDAY, Dec. 25 (HealthDayNews) -- Ah, winter: low levels of ragweed, pollen and other outdoor allergens means kids with allergies can finally breathe easier, right?
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Excessive washing with harsh soaps and abrasive skin care products is blamed for a rise in allergic diseases such as dermatitis.
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A new study suggests that  people with insect-sting allergies prefer treatment with  allergy shots over having to carry emergency medication with  them at all times.
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Dust mites, which infest the cleanest   homes and thrive in beddings and carpets, disrupt the   protective function of the skin, leaving it vulnerable to other   allergens and irritants in the environment, a study has found.
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Americans who live in the South may be less susceptible to the allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis, a new study finds.
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Q. I work for a small company and sit in an area made up of a dozen cubicles. We have a new worker who is a great employee. He works hard and is friendly, quiet, and respectful. One of our female employees, however, has complained to Human Resources about the cologne he uses. She doesn't have allergies, so this is ...
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Teenage asthmatics would like to participate more fully in sports and other school activities, but feel hampered by their disease, according to an a University of Missouri allergist.
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In contrast to some earlier reports, allergic conditions appear to increase, rather than decrease, the risk of leukemia and lymphoma, according to a Swedish study.
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BOSTON  - Females are nearly five times  more likely than males to have skin test results that show  they're allergic to penicillin, according to findings reported  here Sunday at the annual meeting of the American College of  Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
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Almost 3,000 people have died in the past three years after suffering serious side-effects or allergies to their medicines, official figures show.