A blood test measuring levels of basophil activation markers identifies sesame seed allergy more accurately than skin prick and standard blood tests, a study finds.

Allergy and asthma share symptoms but differ in causes and treatment. Expert suggests accurate diagnosis using clinical ...

An allergy is an immune system overreaction to a substance that would otherwise pose no harm. Doctors may use a physical examination, skin tests, and blood tests to diagnose allergies. Different types ...

An allergy involves a mild to life threatening immune response to an external substance. A sensitivity, on the other hand, is typically a milder reaction associated with difficulty digesting food. An ...

There are certain medicines that can interfere with the accuracy of an allergy skin test. Please review your medicine list and consider stopping any of the following medicines 7 days prior to skin ...

Getting outdoors and enjoying the warmer weather conditions may require a bit of extra planning for those managing seasonal ...

About 8% of children and 10% of adults in the United States have food allergies. Itching is the most common symptom of an allergic reaction to food. It can begin within a few minutes or a few hours of ...

A new international perspective led by UNC School of Medicine researchers highlights that oral food challenges, historically ...

Not everyone can eat cherries (Prunus avium). While not as common as other food allergies, it’s still possible to be allergic to cherries. If you suspect a cherry allergy in yourself or a loved one, ...

Cedar, oak, mold and rain are making allergy season worse in Austin this spring.