Peanut Allergy So, you or a family member have peanut allergy? You are not alone. More than 3 million people in the United States report being allergic to peanut, tree nuts, or both. Peanut allergy affects approximately 1.2% of children. Since 1997, the percentage of children with peanut allergy has more than doubled in the United States.

Nonallergic Rhinitis Do you have a runny or stuffy nose that won't get better, or do these symptoms come back repeatedly? If so, you may have nonallergic rhinitis. If you do have rhinitis, the lining of your nose swells due to expanding blood vessels. The mucus glands in your nose get stimulated, causing a congested, drippy nose.

Vocal Cord Dysfunction Many people with VCD may be misdiagnosed with asthma and treated with asthma medications. Since VCD is not asthma, little or no improvement is seen in symptoms with these edications, but significant side effects can develop with long-term use of these medicines. Misdiagnosis of VCD as asthma can also lead to frequent and unnecessary emergency room visits and hospitalizations.

Contact Dermatitis Contact dermatitis is a term that describes an adverse reaction of the skin that is caused by direct contact with a chemical in the environment. It is a common inflammation of the skin that is caused by exposure to an irritant or to an allergenic substance.

Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm In general, most experts use the term “exercise-induced asthma” to describe the person with pre-existing asthma who has an exacerbation of the asthma with exercise (EIA).

Spring Has Sprung Spring is one of the most beautiful times to live in here, but with the Spring comes tree pollen which causes many Charlotteans to suffer terribly with allergy symptoms.

Hives First off, are you sure that they’re really hives? True hives are red, itchy, usually raised lesions that look very much like mosquito bites. They are often round or oval but can be irregularly shaped. Their size may vary from ¼ inch to several inches in diameter. They may blend together. Each spot lasts anywhere from 4-36 hours and is surrounded by normal looking skin.

Eczema Eczema is a chronic inflammatory condition of the epidermal layer of the skin. It is characterized by itching, redness, swelling, dryness, crusting, cracking, oozing, bleeding and, occasionally, infection.

How to Avoid Common Holiday Allergies The holiday season is here and allergy and asthma sufferers should be extra careful as they decorate the house, prepare for feasts, or make plans for travel.

Do you have alleriges? Determine if you have allergies or a cold.

Ragweed Is Here All about ragweed.

Flu Update TO IMMUNIZE OR NOT TO IMMUNIZE?

Do you have food alleriges? Determine if you have allergies to food.

Allergic Reactions to Insect Stings     Stinging insect allergy can be a major problem.

Allergies or asthma during Pregnancy     Special information for you and your baby

Asthma During Pregnancy     Frequently asked questions

Allergic And Nonallergic Rhinitis     A common allergic reaction