Allergen – A substance that induces a specific immunological response that may lead to allergic disease. Allergist – A physician […]
Tag: Immune system
Alternaria is one of the most important allergenic molds found in the US. It is most common as an outdoor […]
Peanut allergy occurs when your immune system mistakenly identifies peanut proteins as something harmful. Direct or indirect contact with peanuts […]
Halloween is approaching and with it comes many challenges for parents with children that have food allergies. Chocolate is frightening […]
The pollen from ragweed causes allergy symptoms in many people. These symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy […]
Most allergic responses to mold involve hay fever-type symptoms that can make you miserable, but aren’t serious. However, certain allergic […]
Proteins in your pet’s skin flakes, urine, feces, saliva and hair can trigger asthma. Dogs, cats, rodents (including hamsters and […]
Late summer and fall is the season for weed allergies, with pollen levels usually peaking in mid-September. Pollen counts for […]
Late spring and summer is when grass allergy season kicks in. There are more than 1,000 species of grass in […]
Causes Like any allergy, mold allergy symptoms are triggered by an overly sensitive immune system response. When you inhale tiny, […]