Sun allergies, also referred to as photodermatoses or photosensitivity disorders, are a group of conditions characterized by an abnormal reaction of the skin to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet (UV) light.
Growing research shows a link between conditions such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergy, and mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Allergies to cats and dogs affect 10%-20% of people yet 66% of U.S. households own a pet. This suggests that the emotional, social, and physical benefits of owning a pet outway the discomfort of symptoms that many people feel. Luckily, there are ways to deal with this type of allergy, if not eliminate it entirely.
Albuterol, an asthma and respiratory drug, is facing a shortage following the closure of several manufacturing plants. This poses a major issue for hospitals particularly as spring allergy season is around the corner.
Allergy immunotherapy came into practice 100 years ago. More recently, however, alternate therapy routes were proposed and studied to improve the safety and convenience of the treatment.