While it may seem as if you're allergic to your AC, you're most likely just having a reaction to air contaminants being circulated by the unit. Learn about the causes here.
Q. We’ve just learned that my daughter is allergic to latex. My doctor listed things she has to avoid now – like most balloons, BandAids, apples and bananas. I get balloons and bandages, but bananas? Can you clarify? Dr. Sharma: Let’s take a closer look at your daughter’s latex allergy to help clarify this. She is... Read more »
All caregivers should be educated about allergy action plans.
Most doctors aren’t even aware that some 90 percent of those diagnosed with a penicillin allergy can actually tolerate the drug, new research shows.
I’ve compiled a list of my top tips for cooking for people with food allergies. In the case that the person with allergies is a child, simply follow...
Warm weather and sunshine have finally arrived in Toronto, and this time of year I am once again seeing patients with a common and frustrating rash...one that is caused by exposure to the sun. If you have enjoyed one or two warm spring days outdoors, only to find that hours later you have developed
Becoming allergic to meat turns your life upside down. Known as alpha-gal allergy, the condition dictates what you can eat, wear, how you relax, and even which medicines are safe. Is research finally starting to catch up?
Allergic reactions can range from mild to life-threatening. Learn how to treat common symptoms of allergic reactions, including rashes and anaphylaxis.
People are often given a diagnosis of 'contact dermatitis', but what exactly is that? What are the implications "True contact allergic de...
Avoiding pollen exposure, filtering air, medications and shot are among steps that can help ease allergy symptoms.
Local doctors are encouraging patients who believe they are allergic to penicillin to get tested.
Allergic asthma is the most common form of asthma. The condition is triggered by inhaled allergens such as mold, pollen, and pet dander.
It took four years for Kate Pither to realise she had developed an allergy to mammalian meat. The cause? Tick bites.
There’s an 80 per cent chance that they have been incorrectly labelled