Life with severe allergies is oftentimes misrable. Use this guide to figure out what steps you can take to less your allergies aruond the house.
Related in the Kosmos
Allergen
Dermatology (9)
Immunology (8)
Pulmonology
Immune System (8)
How much do you know about your body and how you react to allergies? Take this WebMD quiz to find out how allergy savvy you really are.
There is a difference between being allergic to something and the conditions that trigger it. Find out what triggers your allergies so you can avoid it.
Allergies are an abnormal response of the immune system where the body’s defenses react to a usually harmless substance in the environment, such as pollen, animal dander, or food. Almost anything can trigger an allergic reaction, which can range from mild and annoying to sudden and life-threatening. Here are 10 of the most common triggers.
Learn about chigger bites, poison ivy and other summer skin irritants:
Common summer skin conditions can be bothersome, uncomfortable and even painful. Some, such as heat rash and swimmers' itch, clear up on their own. Others, including Lyme disease, require medical treatment. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will take a look at these seasonal skin conditions, their causes and when you might need to see your doctor.
from topic: Symptom
My Electronic MD is a symptom checker which allows you to find likely causes of your symptoms in a relatively short period of time. After selecting your main complaint, you will be asked to select a scenario representing a constellation of symptoms that best fits your history, similar to the way physicians make diagnoses in the office.
Learn about common skin rashes in this slide show:
A skin rash can be harmless or an indicator of serious illness. Rashes can be caused by medications, viruses, fungi, autoimmune disease, and even heat.
Find ways to make every corner of your home an allergy free zone.
Asthma is a serious condition, but one that can be well-controlled in most people. This guide takes you step by step through the condition.
Use this test to see if you could have asthma. It takes just a few moments to complete .