Allergies: Allergy Symptoms, Seasonal Allergies, Allergic Reactions

Allergy Causes and Remedies

An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system overreacts to a foreign protein in the air, in food or on the skin, releasing chemicals called histamines that make you cough, sneeze, get stuffed up, and have itchy eyes or even a skin rash. Luckily, prevention and treatment can make allergies and asthma more of a nuisance than a threat.

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How to Survive Allergy Season

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Bruce L. Pfuetze, MD Allergy & Immunology Overland Park Regional Medical Center	Q	When should I see a doctor about my allergies?
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