A hypersensitivity reaction happens when the immune system mistakenly identifies harmless substances as harmful. There are several types of hypersensitivity reactions, depending on the class of ...

UK-listed Allergy Therapeutics has had its grass pollen allergy treatment Grassmuno approved in Germany, its first market, setting up a launch early next year. Grassmuno – also known as Grass MATA MPL ...

What Is a Sesame Allergy? A sesame allergy is a food allergy to sesame seeds or sesame oil, which come from the sesame plant. When you have this allergy, your immune system reacts to sesame as though ...

What Is a Peanut Allergy? You have a peanut allergy when your body’s immune system overreacts to peanuts. Normally, your immune system helps protect you from germs and other harmful substances. But if ...

Allergy immunotherapy is a long-term treatment for chronic allergies that reduces sensitivity to allergens (substances that cause an allergic reaction) by gradually exposing the immune system to doses ...

Allergy symptoms depend on the type of allergy but may include sneezing, itchy skin, or swelling. Some allergies can cause anaphylaxis, which can be life threatening and requires immediate treatment.

Allergies are an unfortunate part of life. But, while you can suspect you have an allergy to something, you really won’t know for sure unless you get tested. Most doctors recommend that you get tested ...