Keeping a Personal Medical RecordCategory: Allergies
Medically Reviewed On: 21 Jul 2008
Medical information is usually scattered in many different places. To receive the best possible health care, people are encouraged to gather information in one place and create a personal medical record.
Improving Health CareCategory: Allergies
Medically Reviewed On: 21 Jul 2008
Improvements are necessary to make sure Americans get the best quality health care and that money for this care is being spent as effectively as possible. Listen as experts -- both in government and in the private sector -- describe some of the steps taken to improve the health care system.
Tips for Taking Medicines SafelyCategory: Allergies
Medically Reviewed On: 11 Jul 2008
Prescription drug errors are common. Here are five steps you can take to help make sure you get the right drug at the right dose, improve communications with your doctor and pharmacist, and get the support you need.
Allergy MedicationsCategory: Allergies
Medically Reviewed On: 8 Jul 2008
People with allergies have a range of treatment options available from over-the-counter products to prescription medicines. Learn the differences among these varying treatments and which products can work best for your symptoms.
Allergy SeasonCategory: Allergies
Medically Reviewed On: 1 Jul 2008
What time of the year is allergy season? Actually, it's all year long for some allergy sufferers. Learn the difference between seasonal and year-round allergies, and the treatments available for both.
Allergy ShotsCategory: Allergies
Medically Reviewed On: 1 Jul 2008
Immunotherapy is one of the most effective treatments available to allergy sufferers. Learn how allergy shots work and who should and should not get them.
Is it a Cold or an Allergy?Category: Allergies
Medically Reviewed On: 9 Jun 2008
When you have watery eyes, a runny nose, congestion and sneezing, how can you tell if it's a cold or an allergy? Find out the difference and the treatment options for both.
Kids' AllergiesCategory: Allergies
Medically Reviewed On: 8 May 2008
Allergies can leave children feeling sniffly, teary and itchy and take their toll at play and at school. Previously, allergy remedies left children feeling foggy and tired, but today there are a variety of choices for all ages that can take care of symptoms without the unwanted side effects.
Spring AllergiesCategory: Allergies
Medically Reviewed On: 7 May 2008
Millions suffer from springtime allergies. But experts do have a handle on what sufferers can do to cope with this common problem. Allergies no longer need to ruin anyone's springtime fun.
Living with Indoor AllergiesCategory: Allergies
Medically Reviewed On: 7 May 2008
Sneezing in the sitting room? Coughing in the kitchen? Many common allergens occur primarily indoors and can make your life miserable. Join our panel of experts as they discuss ways to make your home allergy-proof.
Allergy BasicsCategory: Allergies
Medically Reviewed On: 14 Sep 2005
What is an allergy and what is it that causes some people to suffer from them? Why do allergies flare up during certain times of the year? Learn about the basics of allergies and what strategies can help.