Why is it so hard for some to accept that kids have allergies? (30 Mar 2012)
"Sure, there are misdiagnoses for allergies. And I'm positive there are some parents that abuse the term. However, that can't mean every parent who claims an allergy for their child is lying."

9 Ways to Prevent Allergies—Without Medicine (collected 1 Apr 2012)
A list of the best natural ways to keep your allergy symptoms under wraps.

Latex-based acrylic paint proves to be a non-issue (1 Apr 2012)
While latex balloons may be a problem, latex paint appears to be safe, according to this article.

AllergyEats Wins About.com 2012 Readers' Choice Award for Best Food Allergy App (2 Apr 2012)
AllergyEats, the most comprehensive source for finding allergy-friendly restaurants in the US, demonstrates its value in providing solutions for the food allergy community.

Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question re Allergy Diagnosis and Treatment (collected Apr 2012)
Evidence-based recommendations that physicians and patients should discuss to help make wise decisions about the most appropriate care based on their individual situation.

Severe reaction to simple things (9 Apr 2012)
This 10 year old is allergic to a host of things most people barely think about.

Air Filtration Technology Comes to the Aid of Allergy Sufferers (9 Apr 2012)
Air filtration can be helpful to people with allergies, but problems with some technologies can actually exacerbate health symptoms.

Will Horseradish Nasal Spray Revolutionise the Treatment of Sinusitis, Allergy & Headaches? (10 Apr 2012)
The same company that brought us the capsaicin Sinus Buster and Headache Buster sprays has now introduced Sinus Plumber, containing two ingredients (horseradish and wintergreen) and claiming even better results.

How springtime allergies can affect your pet (10 Apr 2012)
A pet dermatologist answers question about pet allergies.

Prepare Your Vehicle to Help You Fight Allergy Season this Year (11 Apr 20012)
Cabin air filters block airborne contaminants like pollen, dust, car exhaust, allergens, and the smelly build-up caused by mold, mildew, algae, fungi and more.

DNA Testing Finds Allergens in some Traditional Chinese Medicines (12 Apr 2012)
DNA analysis of traditional Chinese medicines that were seized by Australian customs revealed that many contained plant ingredients in quantities and combinations that could have produced allergic or even toxic reactions among consumers.

Some commercial allergy products for pets may be contaminated by extra protein (13 Apr 2012)
If your pet has a food allergy, you may not be able to rely on special diet products to avoid the allergens.

Can honey prevent allergies over time? (13 Apr 2012)
Some allergy sufferers and select practitioners believe that consuming a tablespoon of local honey once a day during allergy season will relieve the symptoms of allergy to pollen.

Pharmaceutical industry 'rejoices' at demise of pioneering EPD allergy firm (13 Apr 2012)
The recent closure of a firm championing the groundbreaking treatment for allergies that is called Enzyme Potentiated Desensitisation leaves the therapy's future in doubt, though drug companies and mainstream doctors are unlikely to mourn!

Pets For People With Allergies: Hypoallergenic dogs, cats and other creatures (13 Apr 2012)
With hypoallergenic dogs and cats not always being the solution some would have us think, how about a fish or a "cuddly" iguana?

Using steroid eye drops for allergy can lead to blindness (15 Apr 2012)
Eye specialists are seeing cases of glaucoma and even near blindness induced by uncontrolled use of steroidal eye drops.

Having allergies sucks – an allergy rant! (10 Apr 2012)
"Sometimes having allergies is just too much. I need to let off steam so here is a rant..."

Acupuncture for allergies (video) (16 Apr 2012)
An acupuncturist demonstrates the treatment of allergies.

Fermented red Asian ginseng a great natural remedy for allergy symptoms (17 Apr 2012)
A recent review of several published studies reveals that "red" ginseng, or raw ginseng root that has been steamed, holds special value in the treatment of certain allergy symptoms, and particularly when it is fermented.

EpiPen Law May Save Kids with Allergies (23 Apr 2012)
One US state has adopted a law requiring schools to carry epinephrine auto-injectors, such as EpiPens.

Allergic to money? Skin problem fears over new coins (20 Apr 2012)
Fears are being raised that new, nickel-plated 5p and 10p coins being introduced into circulation in the UK could cause skin problems for people who have nickel allergies, including some people with eczema.

Is fruit and veg making your hayfever worse? (23 Apr 2012)
The protein in certain fruits, vegetables, nuts and spices is very similar in make-up to the pollen from certain trees, weeds and grasses, so, during the hayfever season, the body may mistake the food protein for an allergen.

Are you allergic to your house? 10 ways to fight back (23 Apr 2012)
Cases of perennial allergic rhinitis, or home fever, have risen 10% in a year, with 12 million people allergic to their own homes. Unlike regular hay fever, which is triggered by high seasonal pollen levels, home fever is caused by *allergens like dust mites, moulds, cleaning products and pets.

5 Allergy Fighters You May Not Have Thought Of (collected on 24 Apr 2012)
Seasonal allergies can hit you hard, but there are more options for fighting back than you realise.

How the pollen count is measured (25 Apr 2012)
A look at the technology that gives us the pollen counts.

Are Allergies Actually Meant To Protect Us? (25 Apr 2012)
A handful of researchers now propose that allergies may actually have evolved to protect us. Runny noses, coughs and itchy rashes keep toxic chemicals out of our bodies, they argue, and persuade us to steer clear of dangerous environments.

8 Great Home Remedies for Allergy Sufferers (26 Apr 2012)
Here are several drug-free remedies that can bring relief and build up immunity to the allergens that make the lives of allergy sufferers miserable.

Family installs bee hives four doors down from woman with bee sting allergy (28 Apr 2012)
With colony collapse disorder having decimated the honeybee population, the ranks of backyard dabblers have swelled, bringing more bees into urban areas.

Latex Allergies Rising in Restaurants (1 May 2012)
More restaurants are catering to customers who have food allergies, but, for millions of people, its not the food they're allergic to, it's what the restaurant workers are wearing on their hands - seemingly harmless gloves that can be dangerous to both workers and customers.

Why are pollen allergies so common? (1 May 2012)
One widely-accepted theory postulates that our obsession with cleanliness is making us more sensitive.

Five Dietary Tactics To Ward Off Allergies (1 May 2012)
A good diet won't completely stave off symptoms of allergy, but one of the biggest problems with allergy is inflammation, and nutritional approaches can help to minimise this.

Eco-friendly fabric softeners and dryer sheets cause allergic reactions and pose serious health hazards (1 May 2012)
Most standard, and even "eco-friendly", fabric softeners and dryer sheets release toxic chemicals like formaldehyde into the environment. Formaldehyde causes a variety of serious allergic reactions including rashes, respiratory conditions and neurological disorders.

Low Dose Allergen Immunotherapy (LDA): The Allergy Treatment of the Future – Here Now (Apr 2012)
LDA (Low Dose Allergen Therapy) is similar to EPD (Enzyme-Potentiated Desensitisation) and has been used in the US and Canada since 2002.

Allergies cannot be cured (2 May 2012)
A message from Mongolia reminds us that allergies cannot be cured. The only solution is to manage the symptoms.

An allergy to flowers forces a change of job (2 May 2012)
A qualified florist is forced to give up her business to become a baker after suffering for her previous trade.

I’m the most allergic woman in Britain (2 May 2012)
Following a wasp sting 15 years ago, a 41-year-old now suffers life-threatening violent reactions to almost everything, including her own sweat, and is a virtual prisoner in her own home.

Are Allergies a Blessing in Disguise? (2 May 2012)
Are allergies beneficial functions that protect the body from germs and other dangers?

Online clinic on hay fever & environmental allergies (Action Against Allergy, Talk Health & NHS Choices) - from 27 April–10 May 2012.
Charity Action Against Allergy (AAA) and Allergy Academy have teamed up with NHS Choices and talkhealth to present an Online Clinic on Hay Fever and Environmental Allergies. Clinical experts will be available to answer questions about issues surrounding hay fever and environmental allergies, symptoms and treatments and to provide you with valuable help and guidance.

The Allergy+FreeFrom Show at Olympia, London - from 18–20th May 2012
This is the show that features solutions for a free-from life - the UK’s largest annual gathering of people living with allergies, skin conditions, eczema, migraine, coeliac disease, hay fever, asthma, food intolerances and chemical sensitivities. Drop in and start to take control!

Berkshire Allergy Show - book it in your diary for 24th June 2012
Allergy-friendly food, skincare, lifestyle, pets and allergy advice.

Boy is allergic to fellow tenant's companion animal (6 May 2012)
"My son has severe allergies, including an allergy to cat fur. To keep him safe, I moved my family to a community that was advertised as pet free. Then, six months after moving here, I noticed a cat on my next door neighbor's balcony.'

Should schools stock 'epi-pens'? (7 May 2012)
School nurses should arguably not be put in the position of having to decide whether to use an EpiPen prescribed for one student to save the life of another who may be having their first anaphylactic attack.

Rural life may boost allergy resistance (7 May 2012)
Children who grow up close to nature may have fewer allergies because of protective skin bacteria.

Sneeze To Survive (8 May 2012)
Why do we have allergic reactions? Do allergies serve a purpose?

Beware the dangers of natural hair dyes that contain PPD (10 May 2012)
Some henna hair dyes on the market masquerading as "Natural" or "Pure Henna" may be laced with toxic ingredients and heavy metals. Of particular concern is the poisonous chemical PPD, reactions to which can develop over days and become extremely serious.

How Microbes & Plants Around Us Might Prevent Allergies (10 May 2012)
A new study published in PNAS links two factors related to how microbes might affect our health: the observation that diversity of microbes on a person is related to the diversity of microbes in their environment, and the hygiene hypothesis.

Patient claims she was given drugs to which she is allergic (14 May 2012)
An investigation is underway after an Addenbrooke's patient claimed on Twitter she was given an anaesthetic she was allergic to.

Allergy Relief Tips for Better Sleep (14 May 2012)
Five simple tips for combating allergies at night, so you can wake up feeling refreshed in the morning.

Are Allergy Meds Causing Other Health Problems? (14 May 2012)
Allergy medications can cause dry eyes, leading potentially to eye infections.

Exercise-induced anaphylaxis, nutrition and the hygiene hypothesis (15 May 2012)
Discussion of a case of exercise-induced anaphylaxis - a form of chronic hives that is caused by exercise.