Allergies Blog with Daniel More, MD June 2007 Archive

Summertime means outdoor activities, picnics, playing in the park and swimming. It also means more yardwork, especially mowing the lawn. Along with these activities comes exposure to allergens, such as ... Read More

Itching is a common reason for people to see an allergist. Many of those with itching have a rash, others do not. Some people suffer from itching for many years, ... Read More

In many parts of the country, with late spring and early summer comes pine pollen. Pine trees can emit copious amounts of the yellow, powdery stuff, coating cars and driveways, ... Read More

Symptoms of allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, can affect your quality of life, ability to work or learn, and can worsen other diseases such as asthma and chronic sinusitis. Many ... Read More

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) placed a "black box" warning on various allergy and asthma medications. "Black box" warnings are precautionary statements about possible severe side effects of ... Read More

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is not a rash that itches. Rather, symptoms start out as itching of the skin. When the area of skin is scratched long enough, a rash ... Read More

In my practice, I often encounter people who say that they are allergic to the sun. With exposure to sunlight, they experience symptoms such as itching, hives or burning. Some ... Read More

With the increase in the number of people with food allergies, restaurants are becoming more responsive to the needs of those with dietary limitations. Just a few years ago, you ... Read More