TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Preface S1
II. Glossary S2
III. Executive Summary S3
IV. Summary Statements S6
V. Classification of Major Food Allergens and Clinical Implications S11
VI. Mucosal Immune Responses Induced by Foods S12
VII. The Clinical Spectrum of Food Allergy S15
VIII. Algorithm and Annotations S18
IX. Prevalence and Epidemiology S21
X. Natural History of Food Allergy S22
XI. Risk Factors and Prevention of [...]

What is Non-allergic Rhinitis?
Non-allergic rhinitis is a medical condition of unknown cause, leading to symptoms very similar to allergic rhinitis, or hay-fever. Approximately half of people suffering from allergies also have a non-allergic component to their symptoms. Unlike allergies, which can be a seasonal problem, symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis are typically year-round. Non-allergic rhinitis also [...]

Nasal saline irrigation has been shown to be a beneficial therapy in the treatment and prevention of sinus infections and allergic rhinitis. This non-pharmacologic therapy involves rinsing the nasal passages with a salt-water solution, helping to rid the nose of allergens and mucus. This may reduce the need for antibiotics in those people prone to [...]

What Over-the-Counter Medications Can I Use for Treating My Allergies?
There are many uses (OTC) drugs available for treatment of allergy symptoms. Some, such as oral decongestants like Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) and sedating antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine), has been available for many years. Others, such as claritin (loratadine) and Zyrtec-D (cetirizine / pseudoephedrine), has recently become available [...]

Use of Medications
When avoid actions may fail or not, many people will need drugs to treat their allergic rhinitis symptoms. The selection of drugs depends on a number of questions to be answered by a person or persons doctor:
1. How severe are the symptoms?
2. What are the symptoms?
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In general, there are 3 ways to treat allergic rhinitis:
1. Avoidance of the allergic triggers.
2. Use of medications.
3. Allergy shots (Immunotherapy).
Avoidance of Allergic Triggers
Avoiding the causes of allergic rhinitis can often be the best way to prevent symptoms. Essentially no cost, no side effects of drugs, and basically is a curative approach to allergic rhinitis. [...]

What is hay fever?
Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is the most common chronic disease, which affects up to 30 percent of the population. This is the most common reasons for chronic sine nose and problems. Children and young adults who are the most common age group affected by this disease, although many adults and older [...]

What is an allergist/immunologist?
An allergist / immunologist is a medical doctor with special training in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disease, asthma and diseases of the immune system. To become allergist, a person must attend college (4 years) and medical school (4 years), and undergo training at the residence of either internal medicine or [...]

Summer is the time to be outdoors with friends and family. Many people are vulnerable, picnic on the beach, or barbeque in the backyard. However, in line with outdoor activities is likely originate from outside allergies. Allergies to pollens summer, sting and biting insects, hidden food, smoke from campfires and barbeques and other activities that [...]

What is a Seasonal Allergy?
A seasonal allergy is the trigger allergic reactions that usually only present for part of one year, such as spring or fall. This type of allergy refers to a pollen allergy, such as trees, weeds and grass. Allergies lasting, on the other hand, are usually present throughout the year, and include [...]