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Coping with Grass Allergy: Our Top 10 Tips
Grass pollen allergy is more formally called seasonal allergic rhinitis. With it, you’ll get symptoms that include runny nose, congestion… Read more »
Profile: Author John Grisham’s Food Allergy Mystery
Author John Grisham found himself caught in his own personal thriller, this one a frightening medical mystery.
Allergic to Daffodils?
Q. Last year while volunteering for the Cancer Society, my teenage daughter had a reaction to the daffodils she was… Read more »
Allergic Girl’s Death: “Everything Went Wrong”
Sylvain Lefort can’t get the scene out of his mind. It is the evening of September 16, 2010. One moment,… Read more »
Family Angered by Allergic Daughter’s Death at School
A Quebec coroner lays no blame in the death of a 6-year old who died of asthma attack or food reaction at school.
Allergy FAQ
Food Allergy Anaphylaxis and Asthma Stinging Insects Asthma Q. What is a food allergy? A. A food allergy occurs when… Read more »
Expert Q&A: 1 in 13 Kids has Food Allergy
A study published in July 2011 finds that 8 percent of American children under the age of 18 have one… Read more »
Profile: Sports Team Owner Ted Leonsis
Name: Ted Leonsis Job: NBA and NHL team owner, film maker, philanthropist; former Internet executive Allergic to: Peanuts, tree nuts,… Read more »
The Buzz About Allergy to Marijuana
There have long been tales of marijuana causing reactions. Now a Canadian allergist has confirmed that the weed is indeed… Read more »