Allergic Conditions

Allergies, including allergic rhinitis, affect an estimated 40 million to 50 million people in the United States. Some allergies may interfere with day-to-day activities or lessen the quality of life.

Allergies exist in many different forms.

You might be surprised to learn how many different types of allergies there are. Find out more about the allergy you suffer from.

Learn the signs and symptoms of food allergy. Discover treatment options and avoidance tips through ACAAI.

Learn about allergic skin reactions and what causes them.

People who have dust allergies are familiar with sneezing—but sneezing isn’t the only uncomfortable symptom.

Learn the signs and symptoms of different types of insect sting allergy. Discover treatment options through ACAAI.

Pet allergies can contribute to constant allergy symptoms, such as causing your eyes to water, or causing you to start sneezing.

Learn about eye allergies, a condition that affects millions of Americans.

If you develop a rash, hives or difficulty breathing after taking certain medications, you may have a drug allergy.

If you sneeze a lot, if your nose is often runny or stuffy, or if your eyes, mouth or skin often feels itchy, you may have allergic rhinitis, a condition that affects 40 million to 60 million Americans.

Learn the signs and symptoms of cockroach allergy. Discover treatment options and preventive cleaning tips through ACAAI.

Pollens and molds can cause allergy and asthma symptoms, and you need to know what you’re allergic to so you can best treat your symptoms.

Allergic reactions to latex may be serious and can very rarely be fatal. If you have latex allergy you should limit or avoid future exposure to latex products.

Learn the signs and symptoms of mold allergy. Discover treatment options and avoidance tips through ACAAI.

The pollen from ragweed causes allergy symptoms in many people. These symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy throat.

Seasonal allergies, like other types of allergies, develop when the body’s immune system overreacts to something in the environment, usually during spring, summer or fall when certain plants pollinate.

Sinus infection is a major health problem. It afflicts 31 million people in the United States.

Nasal polyps are a condition that can cause frustrating symptoms, from sinus pain and nose stuffiness to loss of smell.

You can’t be allergic to chlorine, but you can be sensitive or have a reaction. If you are sensitive, should you stop swimming? No, instead you should find and treat the cause of your sensitivity and find relief.

While pine tree allergy is relatively uncommon, there are two main allergens of concern that come from pine trees.

Eosinophilic esophagitis, also known as EE or EoE, is an allergic inflammatory disease and typically chronic disorder that affects from one to four of every 10,000 people in the United States.