Penicillins are first-choice antibiotics for many common infections, but more than one in 15 UK adults have a penicillin allergy label on their medical records. In the event of an infection, they will ...

First developed by English physician Charles Blackley in 1872, the concept of allergy testing has been around for longer than many might think. However, since Blackley’s experiments, food allergy ...

The UK government will require schools to provide adrenaline pens, staff allergy training, and updated health policies from ...

Having rigorously tested bedding over the years, I’ve found that Woolroom’s sleep products stand out – and its deluxe washable wool pillow is one of the best anti-allergy pillows I’ve tried. Much like ...

What is allergy patch testing? Allergy patch testing screens substances to determine the cause of an allergic skin reaction. Patches with different suspected irritants (allergens) are applied to a ...

Rates of patient reactions to direct penicillin challenges are infrequent and comparable to indirect challenges after allergy testing, according to a meta-analysis in JAMA Internal Medicine. In this ...

Allergy season starts in March in many parts of the United States. When the weather warms, trees bud and release pollen that can trigger congestion, a sore throat or itchy eyes for millions of ...

Allergies are an unfortunate part of life. But, while you can suspect you have an allergy to something, you really won’t know for sure unless you get tested. Most doctors recommend that you get tested ...