April and I got off the bus and joined a knot of smokers on Sophia Street outside the Recovery Club. There were a couple nods of recognition. I didn’t know if people recognized me personally or just ...

The best cooling comforters for hot sleepers emphasize breathability. We sought out the best temperature-regulating and ...

A 49-year-old clerical worker with no past history of allergy or asthma was seen because ... Case 8. A 43-year-old leather worker with a long history of allergic rhinitis began to have asthma ...

New seasonal allergies in adulthood can result from a genetic predisposition, exposure to new allergens, changes to your ...

A century ago, antihistamines were a revolution in allergy treatment. But now, we’re on the cusp of another. Omalizumab, sold as Xolair, is an asthma medication that was approved more than 20 ...

1. Seek Medical Care for Diagnosis and Treatment The first step in managing a food allergy is getting the correct diagnosis. Getting a clear and early diagnosis of a food allergy in your child is ...

Q: Is there a treatment tackling the root cause of allergies? A: Allergy shots containing solutions made of raw pollen grains, house dust and animal dander tackle the root cause by prompting ...

Anyone who’s ever waged war with the pollen count knows that the best over-the-counter (OTC) allergy treatment is a good old-fashioned antihistamine. But your defense strategy doesn’t have to ...

For severe cases or to cut back on allergy medicine, he recommends seeing a specialist and developing a treatment plan, including receiving a course of allergy shots. “80% of patients will ...

Whatever the cause, higher rates of peanut allergies means effective treatments are in higher demand. New research published in NEJM Evidence shows that a simple treatment could be effective for kids ...