Types of Allergies

If you have allergies or asthma, a tiny creature living in your home could be causing big problems for you. Although you can't see them, if you have allergies or asthma you may be feeling their effects only too well.

Food allergy occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks a food protein. Ingestion of the offending food may trigger the sudden release of chemicals, including histamine, resulting in symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Grass pollen is a common trigger for allergies - and symptoms like runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and cough. If you might be allergic to grasses, here's what you should know.

Everyone breathes in mold spores in the air, but some people have an allergic reaction or asthma symptoms if exposed to too much of this fungus.

The proteins found in a pet's dander, skin flakes, saliva, and urine can cause an allergic reaction or aggravate asthma symptoms in some people.