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There's a strong genetic component to having allergies. If you have a parent who has nasal allergies, you're about 50%… English Transcript Allergist Kathleen May, MD: Well, we know there's a strong genetic component to having allergies. So, if you have a parent who…

The ACAAI is a professional medical organization of more than 6,500 allergists-immunologists and allied health professionals.… Members live and practice throughout the United States and internationally. The College fosters a culture of collaboration and congeniality in which its members work together, and with others, toward…

The first-line treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine (adrenaline).… OverviewA food allergy reaction can cause symptoms that range from mild to life-threatening. In the United States, food allergy is the leading cause of severe, life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) outside the hospital setting. People who have previously experienced only…

"How is it possible that my allergies are getting worse with each year?" We've found that that's actually true.… English Transcript Allergist Jonathan Olsen, MD: I have quite a few patients that come in and they feel like they're losing their mind. They're like,…

An immunologist is a doctor who specializes in the immune system. They figure out if your immune system is too… Everyone gets sick now and then—but if you or your child are getting sick more often than usual, or symptoms don’t improve with normal treatment,…

Chronic hive symptoms are generally the same as “short-lived” hive symptoms but appear at least twice a week and last… OverviewHives, also known as urticaria, affect about 20% of people at some time during their lives. It can be triggered by many substances or situations…

Overview Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a condition that affects your nose and sinuses. It happens when the… OverviewChronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a condition that affects your nose and sinuses. It happens when the lining of your sinuses becomes swollen…

Resumen La rinosinusitis crónica con pólipos nasales (CRSwNP, por sus siglas en inglés) es una afección que afecta la nariz… Resumen La rinosinusitis crónica con pólipos nasales (CRSwNP, por sus siglas en inglés) es una afección que afecta la nariz y los senos paranasales. Esto…

When the first signs of spring hit, it’s tempting to open windows for fresh air. However, that can make allergy… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 4, 2026) – Longer days and more sunshine often signal the arrival of spring. But as temperatures begin to rise across…

Patients often ask what the best over-the-counter medicine is, and they think it's going to be Benadryl or diphenhydramine. Not… English Transcript Allergist Maureen Petersen, MD: Patients often ask what the best over-the-counter medicine is, and they think I'm going to say Benadryl or…

Los alergistas tienen una formación especializada que los convierte en expertos en la detección y el diagnóstico de alergias… Resumen Algunas personas saben exactamente qué alimento les provoca alergia. Por ejemplo, comen maní o algún producto que contenga maní y de inmediato les aparece un…

Allergists have specialized training that makes them the experts in testing for and diagnosing food allergies.… OverviewSome people know exactly what food causes their allergy. For example, they eat peanuts or a product with peanut and immediately break out in a rash. Others need a…

Pollen lasts longer in duration since the season itself is lasting longer in duration, and plants produce more pollen.… English Transcript Allergist Manisha Relan, MD: Climate change affects people's allergies for a multitude of reasons. First of all, the pollen itself starts earlier in…

It really depends which type of inhaler you've been prescribed by your physician. We have two different types of inhaler… English Transcript Allergist Kylie Jungles, MD: So, it really depends what type of inhaler you've been prescribed by your physician. We have two different…

Allergy shots can help asthma because you're building tolerance to the things that you're allergic to.… English Transcript Allergist Amber Hardeman, MD: Allergy shots can help asthma because you're building tolerance to the things that you're allergic to. So, we're essentially giving you the…

Para muchas familias, el diagnóstico conlleva cautela durante toda la vida y temor a una exposición accidental.… La alergia al maní se ha convertido en una de las alergias alimentarias más comunes y preocupantes entre los niños en los Estados Unidos. Para muchas familias, el…

You need to have at least two doses of your epinephrine with you if you decide to treat your reaction… English Transcript Allergist Aikaterini Anagnostou, MD: In previous years, our guidance was that anybody who uses epinephrine to treat their allergic reaction anaphylaxis usually…

A shift toward prevention: Early peanut introduction represents one of the most successful allergy prevention strategies to date.… Peanut allergy has become one of the most common and concerning food allergies among children in the United States. For many families, the diagnosis brings lifelong…

When you come in for an asthma screening, we're going to want to learn more about how your life is… English Transcript Allergist Amar Dixit: When you come in for an asthma screening, we're going to want to learn more about how your life…

Rinosinusitis crónica con pólipos nasales (RSCcPN) La rinosinusitis crónica con pólipos nasales (RSCcPN) es una afección crónica que puede causar… Rinosinusitis crónica con pólipos nasales (RSCcPN)La rinosinusitis crónica con pólipos nasales (RSCcPN) es una afección crónica que puede causar síntomas frustrantes, desde presión sinusal y…