Your Ally in All Things Allergy

Up to 80 percent of allergic patients are sensitized to more than one allergen.1

As many as 250 million people may suffer from food allergies.2

Up to 90 percent of children and 60 percent of adults with asthma suffer from allergies.3,4 

We Know Allergies and We're Here to Help


We offer evidence-based, educational information about allergic conditions to help you make more empowered and informed health decisions. All our content is fact-checked, reviewed, and approved by our scientific and medical affairs team. 

Get to know us a little more and discover how easy it is to find answers and take control of allergy symptoms. 

Allergens come in all shapes and sizes, so staying on top of symptoms isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach.

Types & Symptoms

There are many different types of tests for allergic triggers. But did you know there is a blood test that can accurately measure sensitization to hundreds of allergens with a single blood sample?

Allergy Testing

Allergies affect people in different ways, but relief is possible, and one thing is certain: There is life beyond allergies.

Living with Allergies

Our Mission

Allergy Insider strives to be a trusted source to help people better understand allergies, from symptoms and triggers to testing and management.. Why? So that you can make informed decisions about your health and the health of those you care for.  

Here’s how we do it:  

  • We rely on medical and scientific journals to support all the information we share, meaning everything is researched and referenced.  
  • All our content is fact-checked and reviewed by our scientific and medical affairs team, which comprises practicing healthcare providers, to ensure what we share is medically accurate and up to date.  
  • We break down complex topics into easy-to-digest (and easy-to-remember) nuggets of information you can share with family members, childcare providers, healthcare providers, colleagues, and anyone else who may benefit from it.  
  • We educate the public—from healthcare providers and caregivers to people with allergies (suspected and/or diagnosed).    
  • We partner with allergists and various allergy-focused organizations to continue to support the allergy community with trustworthy information and engaging conversations about all things allergy and to present diverse perspectives and personal stories.  
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Can I eat baked goods if I have an egg allergy? How do I read a food label? Do I have a cold, or is it allergies? Explore a range of allergy-related topics to answer these questions and countless more. 

Allergy Testing: Understanding Your Options
Blood test. Skin-prick. Food allergy challenge. Learn the pros and cons of each allergy-testing option.
Allergic Reactions: Types and Signs to Look For
There’s a common misconception that allergies only happen in the springtime. The reality is that allergic reactions can happen all year round. Let’s unpack this more. Before we dive into allergic reactions and what they look like, let's review some foundational allergy info.
How to Ask Your Healthcare Provider for an Allergy Blood Test
Discover seven key talking points and corresponding scientific facts to converse confidently and effectively when you ask your provider for a blood test for allergies.
Allergies in Children: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Along with the sunshine, outdoor activities, family time, and farewell to short days, come spring allergies (also known as hay fever). And they hit hard for many, especially children.
Allergies vs. a Cold: Which One Are You Fighting?
In the boxing ring of your health, allergies and colds are fierce opponents with their own set of fighting styles. Although they have similar symptoms, allergies and colds are not the same.
Multiple Allergies and the Symptom Threshold
You might have a decent grasp of each of your allergies. But do you understand how they might work together—and against you—via your symptom threshold? Learn more.
Pet Dander Allergy - What causes it and how to find relief?
Discover what causes pet dander allergies how scientific research on pet allergen components is changing the game for people with pet dander allergies.
HEENT: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Allergy Symptoms
Explore all things HEENT, including potential treatment for various HEENT symptoms and a handy chart to help differentiate between cold, flu, and allergy symptoms.
What is eczema?
Did you know some allergies can cause your eczema to flare up or get worse? Check out this primer for more eczema insights.
Celiac Disease Symptoms and Causes
Explore this celiac disease primer to discover basics insights, including common symptoms, potential sources of gluten, and diagnostic options.
Anaphylaxis: Common Symptoms and Signs
What are the symptoms of anaphylaxis and some of the most common triggers? Explore this anaphylaxis primer, which includes a short video.
Food Allergy Versus Food Intolerance
Food allergy and food intolerance are not the same. Take a closer look at both conditions and explore why diagnosing food-related discomfort is critical.
Is Christmas tree allergy making you sick?
Christmas trees could be a reason for sneezin’. Learn about Christmas tree allergy, which may involve allergies to mold, pollen, dust mites, and/or sap.
30 Tips for Traveling with Allergies
Traveling is a break from your normal (and allergy-safe) routine. Score 30 allergy-friendly travel strategies to ensure your allergies don’t trip you up while traveling.
Allergies and U: Allergy Strategies for the College Bound
For those with allergies, heading off to college is a whole new and perhaps uncertain world. Get graduate-level advice to help score a PhD in real world allergy preparedness.
Five Facts About RAST for Allergy Diagnosis
A radioallergosorbent test, aka RAST, is about as cutting edge as a rotary phone. So read five facts about RAST to ensure your vocabulary is contemporary as opposed to antiquated.
What is allergy cross-reactivity?
Did you know that if you have a latex allergy, you might react to some fruits as well? This phenomenon involves a type of cross-reactivity. Learn more.
Can you have allergies in the winter?
The short answer is "yes." For the long answer, check out this mini primer on year-round allergies, including symptoms, causes, and exposure-reduction tactics.
What Science Says About Diagnosing Food Allergies
Take a closer look at allergy diagnostics. Learn when testing is appropriate, what a positive allergy test might mean, and what additional testing options are available.
Frequently Asked Questions About Blood Testing for Allergic Triggers
Explore answers to nine commonly asked questions about blood testing for allergic triggers.
How to Make the Most of Your Appointment with a Healthcare Provider
An effective asthma-related healthcare appointment starts before you enter your provider's office. Arm yourself with key insights about asthma and allergies prior to your visit.
Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Symptoms and Signs
Even if you don't have an autoimmune or allergic reaction to gluten or other wheat proteins, you can still elicit celiac-disease-like symptoms. Learn more about non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Allergies More Effectively
Want to make the most of your allergy-related healthcare appointment? Use this handy four-step guide to assemble the right information and prepare a thorough list of questions.
How to Grocery Shop and Cook After a Food Allergy Diagnosis
Discover 10 food-allergy shopping and cooking tips, including takeaways regarding labels, unprocessed food, grocery-trip planning, and more.
Is it the flu, novel coronavirus, or allergies?
Explore which symptoms are commonly associated with each condition, and learn how to reduce environmental-allergen exposure and limit the spread of germs.
Allergic Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Symptoms and Causes
What is pink eye? And what's the difference between allergic versus nonallergic conjunctivitis? Explore these answers and more.
10 New and Surprising Facts About Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Alpha-Gal Syndrome, aka red meat allergy, actually begins with a bite from a tick, and symptoms typically don’t occur for three to six hours after eating red meat. Weird right? Discover more about this wacky but serious syndrome.
Why aren’t antihistamines working? It may be nonallergic rhinitis
If allergy medications aren’t working, it may be nonallergic rhinitis causing sneezing, runny nose, and other spring allergy symptoms. Nonallergic rhinitis is often confused with pollen allergies, especially during spring allergy season.
Pet Allergy Symptoms: Can you still keep your furry friends?
The simplest answer is "maybe." For a deeper dive, explore insights about your symptom threshold along with pet-allergy symptoms, causes, and exposure management.
What are hives?
Take a closer look at hives, including types, causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Can allergies change over time?
Explore how and why allergies fluctuate over time, examine which allergies children are likely to outgrow, and learn why repeat testing is important.
How to Prepare for a Food Allergy Emergency
The best way to ensure a positive outcome from a food-allergy emergency is to prepare for one. Learn how to recognize anaphylaxis, prevent reactions, and more.
What is an ear infection?
Did you know inflammation and congestion from allergies can lead to ear infections? Learn more about ear infection causes and symptoms.
How to Deal with Allergies
Need help dealing with your allergies? Dr. Lakiea Wright offers four fabulous tips. Also discover 19 tactics to reduce environmental-allergen exposure.

   

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