The animal's hair is the problemMany people talk about an "animal hair allergy" a first misunderstanding. "I think the term ‘animal allergy’ is better," says Anja Schwalfenberg from the German Allergy ...

An allergy doctor speaks to how long seasonal allergies last based on where you live and which allergens you're exposed to ...

The EU mandates labelling of 14 most common allergens. This article explores what these allergens are and foods to watch out ...

Allergies are a common and tricky problem in pets, caused by various things such as pollen, dust, mold, chemicals and food.

Struggle with allergies? Learn which 3 pillow fills which might be triggering them, and what to choose instead.

Food allergies are most often caused by: cow’s milk nuts eggs fruit Symptoms of food allergies can be mild, such as a rash. A more severe example is hives. Hives can appear when certain foods ...

Pollen is the most common cause of allergic rhinitis. Pollen is microscopic in size. Pollen from trees, grasses and weeds is easily windblown and known to cause allergies. Pollen is the tiny ...

UK households are being urged to put house plants by their windows and doors in June as the peak of hay fever season arrives.

Household cleaning sprays – particularly those with harsh chemicals and strong fragrances - can exacerbate symptoms as they release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air, which can irritate ...

Allegra and Claritin are both allergy medications, helping relieve symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose, or itchy eyes. But the active ingredients in each are different. Allegra contains ...

For people with pollen allergies, a new growing season often means allergy symptoms. Tree pollen is the most common allergen this time of year. The warmer temperatures and longer sun exposure causes ...

Another issue is timing. For full relief from hay fever symptoms, allergy medicines (especially steroid nasal sprays) should be started one to two weeks before pollen appears. So in the UK ...