Dr. Timothy Johnson and the Nation's Top Experts Bring You Health Advice You Can Trust
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Section 1: Allergy Basics
Get the basics on allergies from the experts. (16 Questions/Answers) -
Section 2: Pollen Allergies & Sinusitis
Relief for allergic rhinitis and sinus headaches. (29 Questions/Answers) -
Section 3: Food Allergies
Milk, peanut and other food allergies. (38 Questions/Answers) -
Section 4: Drug Allergies
From common symptoms to emergency treatments. (13 Questions/Answers) -
Section 5: Eczema, Hives & Others
Relief for eczema, hives, bug allergies and more. (62 Questions/Answers) -
Allergy Stories & Video From ABC News
Articles and videos about allergies from ABC News.
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What Is An Allergy?
Dr. Jordan Josephson answers the question: 'What Is An Allergy?' -
Why Do More Kids Have Food Allergies?
Dr. Jones answers the question: 'Why Do More Kids Have Food Allergies?' -
Relationship Between Asthma And Allergy?
Dr. Camargo answers the question: 'Relationship Between Asthma And Allergy?' -
What Are Seasonal Allergies?
Dr. Katial answers the question: 'What Are Seasonal Allergies?' -
How Can I Prevent Seasonal Allergies?
Dr. Peter Creticos answers the question: 'How Can I Prevent Seasonal Allergies?' -
Is It A Head Cold Or A Sinus Infection?
Dr. Ralph Metson answers the question: 'Is It A Head Cold Or A Sinus Infection?' -
Are There Ways To Treat Food Allergies?
Dr. Long answers the question: 'Are There Ways To Treat Food Allergies?' -
Formulas For Babies With Food Allergies?
Dr. Wood answers the question: 'Formulas For Babies With Food Allergies?' -
Food Allergies At School, Camp?
Dr. Michael Daines answers the question: 'Food Allergies At School, Camp?' -
What Are Medication/Drug Allergies?
Dr. Gruchalla answers the question: 'What Are Medication/Drug Allergies?'
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WATCH: Allergy Moms: First Warning Signs
Part 1/6: Mothers of kids with allergies discuss the first signs of a problem. -
WATCH: Allergy Moms: Coping with Diagnosis
Part 2/6: The allergy moms discuss their feelings after diagnosis. -
WATCH: Allergy Moms: Convincing Others to Act
Part 3/6: How the allergy moms deal with those who question them. -
WATCH: Allergy Moms: School and Special Events
Part 4/6: Birthdays mean extra work for allergy moms. -
WATCH: Allergy Moms: Guilt and Hurt
Part 5/6: The allergy moms discuss the guilt they feel. -
WATCH: Allergy Moms: The Bright Side
Part 6/6: Positive aspects of an allergy-free lifestyle.
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WATCH: The Truth About Hypoallergenic Dogs
Dr. Samuel Friedlander dispels some myths about hypoallergenic dogs. -
WATCH: The Lady in the Steel Bubble
A woman with extreme allergies is forced to take down her sterile home. -
Delicious Cake Without the Flour
Kate Speach demonstrates gluten-free cooking for the OnCall+ Allergy Center. -
10 Unusual Allergic Reactions Revealed
From cell phones to tattoos, some allergies may be more common than you think. -
WATCH: Allergic to Your Cell Phone?
Dr. Doris Day shows you how to test your cell phone for nickel. -
WATCH: Ladybugs: A New Seasonal Allergen
Expert advice on Asian ladybugs and how to eliminate the allergenic pests. -
WATCH: Acupuncture: Hay Fever Pain Reliever
A seasonal allergy sufferer swears by acupuncture for symptom relief. -
WATCH: 6 Tips For a Home Free of Mold
Mold inspector Jeffrey May gives guidance from basement to bathroom. -
WATCH: How to Spot Mold in Your Home
Mold expert Jeffrey May inspects a home in which mold is suspected. -
WATCH: In One Nostril, Out The Other
Many swear by nasal irrigation as a remedy for allergies, sinusitis and colds.
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WATCH: What Are Allergies?
The three most common allergies: How are they diagnosed and treated? -
WATCH: Tips for Seasonal Allergies
Patients share their stories of how they have coped with seasonal allergies. -
WATCH: Food Allergy 101
What are the most common foods known to cause allergies? -
WATCH: Drug Allergies
How do you know if you have one?
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Quiz: Seasonal Allergies
Test your knowledge on seasonal allergies and sinus infections. -
Quiz: Food Allergies
Take a tough quiz on food allergies.
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Welcome to the ABC News OnCall+ Allergy Center! Find answers to the most pressing questions on allergy answered by the nation's top medical experts from the country's most prestigious medical centers.
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- What Are Some Common Examples Of Things To Which We Might Be Allergic?
- Why Are My Seasonal Allergy Symptoms Much Worse In The Morning And What Can I Do To Make It Better?
- If I Am Allergic To A Drug, Does That Mean I Can Never Take That Drug Again?
- When And How Do You Perform Food Challenges?
- Are There Any Ways To Treat Insect Sting Allergies Using Alternative Medicine?
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, N.C.
- Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn.
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