Many people often refer to the condition called urticaria as hives, these appear as red bumps all over your skin. Hives are raised and they itch a great deal. These occur as a result of allergies and having been recently exposed to something that triggered a reaction of this symptom. However, the first thing that you should know about this is you need to avoid going into a … [Read more...]

Parents expecting their first babies, especially in their last trimester, start to wonder about the future health problems of their babies. Is my baby going to be allergic to milk? Will my child have asthma? Most people think asthma is caused by allergies in children. They are wrong. Sometimes allergy and asthma may have the same cause but other than this they are not … [Read more...]

An allergic reaction is a reaction by the body that results from exposure to substances like the pollen grains, dust and other triggers. What causes allergic reactions can be hard as varied as the individual patients. The body is quite capable of defending itself from foreign agents. The situation however changes as regards allergens. In this case, the human body needs a little … [Read more...]

A corn allergy is probably one of the most undiagnosed allergies in the United States.  Reported symptoms vary from swollen ankles, to shiners, to headaches and constipation.  The severity of symptoms vary as well from mild discomfort to emergency room visits.  Add the fact that corn is present in nearly all packaged foods and fast foods, means the average American is getting … [Read more...]