1.   Peanut allergy is considered one of the most severe food allergies.   It is  usually a lifelong condition. 

(see Food Allergy section)

 

2.   Most asthmatics (~85%) are allergic.   The remainder have no specific triggers for their asthma although they still have reactions to smoke and humidity.  

 

3.  Chronic sinusitis is sometimes due to an allergic response to mold.  

 

4.  Exercise can trigger a number of allergic reactions including some  unusual variations of food allergy

5. Washing cats can reduce levels of cat allergen in the home but to be effective probably has to be done multiple times per week.  

6. Some food allergies are related to seasonal allergies (hayfever)

7. Hormonal changes such as pregnancy and menopause can cause changes in the immune system triggering worsening allergies

8. Ingesting aspirin or alcohol with a food allergen can cause a more severe allergic reaction

9. Drug Allergies are more common in those with a family history of drug allergy. Hayfever and asthma do not appear to increase the risk.

10. Allergic reactions are dose dependent (the more you are exposed to the greater the reaction)

11. Allergy medications for hayfever season are always more effective
when taken daily