Search Results

If you have an allergic disease, your body identifies some substances, called allergens, as harmful. These substances, which are harmless to most people, trigger allergic reactions within your immune ...

Allergy symptoms can make you look bad and feel worse, but you and your family don’t have to suffer. Knowing what triggers your allergy and asthma symptoms is the first step. But then what? Seek...

Self-treatment for allergies with over-the-counter medications may lead to unwanted side effects, such as drowsiness and fatigue. Some remedies may actually worsen the underlying condition. Untreated ...

Severe stinging insect allergy affects over 9.5 million Americans including 3% of adults and up to 1% of children. There are 40 to 100 deaths in the U.S. each year, and that number has not changed in ...

Your home, school and workplace contain causes of environmental allergies. These inhaled triggers can include dust, animal dander, feathers, mildew, pollen and mold spores. Other triggers include: ...

If you develop a rash, hives or difficulty breathing after taking certain medications, you may have a drug allergy. While you may not experience allergic symptoms the first time you take a drug, your ...

Food allergies are due to an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food. They affect about 1 in 20 Americans with cases occurring at any age, but most commonly in babies and y...

Preventive care is just as important as taking care of yourself when you're sick. A gynecological preventive exam is a great opportunity for you and your provider to review your health, discuss preven...

At Mayo Clinic Health System, an entire team of expert and specialized staff work together to serve you. Brief videos are available to help you select a health care provider whose approach to care ali...

The OB-GYN team in La Crosse cares for women in all stages of life, from adolescence to pregnancy to menopause and beyond. The team provides surgical and nonsurgical care for each patient's health nee...