Immunology

Welcome spring and still survive your allergies

(HealthDay)—If you have seasonal allergies, the arrival of spring on Monday is probably less about warmth and flowers and more about itchy eyes and congestion.

Immunology

The most typical symptoms for common allergies

Maybe you can't weed your garden without sneezing. Perhaps your eyes start watering when you clean your home. Did your skin begin itching last night during dinner?

Genetics

DNA methylation in adulthood linked to season of birth

(HealthDay)—DNA methylation in adulthood is associated with season of birth and may influence the effect of season of birth on allergy, according to a study published online March 12 in Allergy.

Immunology

The Internet becomes next Nostradamus for allergy season

While it's believed that Nostradamus' prophecies predicted many historical events, his digital successor, the Internet, may be foreseeing the height of allergy suffering. According to allergist Leonard Bielory, M.D., American ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Asthma rates higher near busy highway

(HealthDay) -- Residents of homes that are located near congested highways have higher rates of asthma, new research finds.

Immunology

Five things to know about seasonal allergies

Seasonal allergies are one of the most common medical problems in America, with around 20 percent of people affected. That means that if you do not personally have allergies, chances are a close relative or friend of yours ...

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