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In an oral food challenge, small increment amounts of food are fed to the patient over a period of a few hours to determine if a reaction occurs. Due to the possibility of a severe reaction, it must b...

Allergy immunotherapy is the medical term for allergy shots, which are an effective treatment to help you become less allergic. The types of immunotherapy are: Conventional — Allergy shots ...

Allergy When you cannot avoid allergens, there are many medications that can help control allergy symptoms. Decongestants and antihistamines are the most common allergy medications. They help to reduc...

Allergy shots (also called subcutaneous immunotherapy or SCIT) are one of the best treatments available for your allergies and asthma and are available in Decorah, Iowa. It is one of the few disease-m...

Asthma is a common lung disorder characterized by episodes of coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Asthma is caused by inflammation of the lining of the small airways in the lungs (bronchioles)...

In addition to assessing your detailed history about a prior allergic reaction to penicillin, allergists administer skin tests to determine if you are allergic to the medication. These tests, which a...

Medication allergies can be difficult to diagnose. Some allergic reactions to drugs — particularly rashes, hives and asthma — can resemble certain diseases. An allergy to penicillin-type d...

When you are allergic, your body is reacting to a particular substance that should not normally bother you. These substances are called allergens. Typical allergens include pollens, dust mites, animal...

As a nonprofit organization, Mayo Clinic Health System provides millions of dollars in charity care. We rely on donations from our communities to meet the needs of our patients. Thank you for helping ...

Mayo Clinic Health System provides physician leadership and management services, while WinnMed maintains local ownership and governance of medical center operations. Learn about physician careers in ...