Are we a nation of hypochondriacs? Majority of people wasting NHS resources on allergy tests they DON’T need, experts say Roughly 12 per cent of the adult population believe they have a food aversion – when, in reality, only 1 to 2 per cent actually do. The latter, although only comprising of four questions, offered a 90 per cent accuracy in detection and could subsequently help save the NHS huge sums.

It’s hard not to enjoy a warm day during winter, but for some people a mild day sneaking up during the winter months can trigger allergy symptoms down the road. “Allergies really make people feel miserable, you feel like you have a cold, all the time,” said Rockville allergist Dr. Rachel Schreiber with Schreiber Allergy .

Grace Ryu says she is now re-thinking her initial advice to her patients about when to take their allergy medication. With increasing temperatures in Northeast Ohio this week, doctors are saying that allergy patients should start taking their medication earlier.

Atopic allergy has been more common among schoolchildren in Finland, as compared to Russian Karelia. These adjacent regions show one of the most contrasting socio-economically differences in the world.

Allergy Support group set up by Lisa Wyatt-Davies . Pictured Sarah Kent with Harlan, Solly and Elias with Lisa Wyatt- Davies Sam and Charlotte.

… generic version of Adrenaclick, a lesser-known treatment compared to EpiPen, which can cost more than $600. CVS Health Corp., the nation’s second-largest drugstore chain, says it cut the price of the generic version of Adrenaclick nearly in half. …

New national guidelines say parents can protect their children from becoming allergic to peanuts by feeding them peanut-containing foods as early as 4 to 6 months of age. – If your baby has severe eczema, a kind of skin rash, or is allergic to eggs, ask your doctor first – but don’t put it off.