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Hives are itchy red bumps and welts that form on your skin in response to your inhaling, touching, or ingesting something your body regards as allergen. Some of your favorite foods may be at the root of your hives. Here's what you should know.

Whether you’re prone to sinus infections or this is your first one, you want relief from the pain and stuffiness. Follow these four tips at home to relieve congestion so you can breathe freely again.

Anaphylaxis sounds scary: an allergic reaction that spirals so out of control that your airways swell and you struggle to breathe. Without intervention, anaphylaxis can be fatal. You have allergies. Are you at risk for anaphylaxis?

Can you really eat for eczema? Or, more precisely, eat to eradicate eczema? You may be able to dampen your eczema flare-ups by making simple dietary choices. Here’s what to put on your plate … and what to avoid.

When your kid is diagnosed with asthma, you hope it’s just a childhood disease that they’ll grow out of, like chronic earaches. But your child’s airways aren’t like their eustachian tubes in their ears; they don’t get stronger or longer with age.

Ragweed is rampant. COVID is surging again. And you have a cough that just won’t go away. Is it just the residue of a cold? Could you have allergies? Or did you contract COVID or something else? Here’s when to see your doctor for a persistent cough.

Food allergies are increasingly common, especially in young children. Unlike a food sensitivity that leads to stomach upset or bowel distress, a food allergy provokes an immune-system response that could be dangerous and life-threatening.

While everyone else sheds layers to enjoy their time in the summer sun, you feel like covering up. Your face and body are marred by inflamed, raised hives that itch and cause fatigue. Why do you break out in hives as soon as the weather’s nice?

Your friend has an asthma attack if she eats peanuts. You have to run to the bathroom if you eat ice cream. Does that mean you both have food allergies? Or do you have a food sensitivity? What’s the difference, and does it matter? It does.

If you have allergies, you may already curtail your outdoor activities when the pollen count is high. But did you know that indoor air may be just as triggering as outdoor air? Here’s how to make your home allergy-proof.

While you might think that rainstorms wash away the pollen so you can breathe freely again, the truth is not so comfortable. Rainstorms break up pollen, and once the sun comes out again, there’s more pollen in the air, not less.

When you have eczema, you may wonder if there’s a potion or pill that can make the itchy, flaky, irritated skin patches go away. Although you probably have it for life, you can take steps to manage eczema outbreaks and prevent new ones.

Your body coughs to rid itself of smoke, irritants, and pathogens. A cough is part of your body’s protective armor. But COVID raised awareness of coughs and what they might mean. If you start to cough, when do you see a doctor?

When you break out in hives, you may wonder if they’re ever going to go away. You’re itchy, maybe tired, and you’re not sure why you got them in the first place. Must you go to the doctor, or will they resolve on their own?

Your ear hurts, but you might not have a problem or an infection in your ear at all. Instead, your difficulty may have originated in your sinuses. Chronic sinus infections can create a range of painful symptoms, and an earache is just one of them.

Anyone with asthma needs an asthma action plan. It takes the guesswork out of what to do when asthma symptoms arise or worsen and when you need help. It's a handy reminder for your own use, and if your child has asthma, their caregivers need it, too.

One sinus infection is bad enough. But when you have multiple sinus infections throughout the year, or infections that last for months at a time, you have chronic sinusitis. Why do some people develop chronic sinus infections? Find out more here.

If you have allergies, you may be at risk for anaphylaxis — a potentially life-threatening reaction to an allergen. Even if you haven’t experienced anaphylaxis before, you still need to be prepared for an attack. Here’s how to prevent anaphylaxis.

Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that creates itchy and embarrassing skin lesions. While you may have a genetic tendency toward developing eczema, you can learn to manage your flares once you identify your triggers. Here are some common ones.

When you have asthma, you may wonder why most people get to take full, deep breaths without fear or worry, but you sometimes suffer attacks that leave you breathless. What causes your asthma, and how do you treat it? Find out here.

Allergy attacks can knock you out and make your spring and summer a misery. But with a little planning, care, and help, you can minimize your risk of an allergy attack. Are you ready to face your allergies head on? Here’s how to beat them.

COVID-19 made people hyperaware of coughs. If you’ve been coughing constantly for days, weeks, or months, you may wonder if you have long COVID or another condition that requires medical care. Here’s when a cough needs attention.

Even though most cases of chronic hives can’t be traced to a specific trigger or cause, there are plenty of ways to attain real, long-lasting relief. Learn five effective ways to get recurrent hive flare-ups under control.

Water fun can sometimes lead to unwanted consequences, including swimmer’s ear and swimmer’s sinusitis. How do you keep your sinuses safe while you swim? Read on for our top tips.