When an allergen is absorbed by the body it triggers the immune system to produce antibodies. These antibodies attach to mast cells in the body causing a release of potent chemicals such as histamine. This results in allergic symptoms such as a runny nose, watery eyes, itching, and sneezing.

Through the nose, throat, and lungs, in the airborne substances we inhale. Pollen, house dust, and pet allergens (from dander, saliva and urine) and are prime examples. Through the substances and chemicals that come in contact with our skin, such as poison ivy, cosmetics, grooming aids, and detergents. Through the tissues under the skin, via the chemicals injected into our bodies, such as vaccines, medicines (penicillin, antibiotics, and insulin), or by animal bites or insect stings.

The most common allergens include dust mites, molds, pollens, animal dander, cockroaches, peanuts, milk, eggs, latex, and penicillin. The dust mite is the most common cause of allergies.

Proteins from furry pets. It's not actually their hair that causes the allergic reaction. Protein found in the dander (skin secretions), saliva, and urine are the most probable causes. All of these allergens are typically made of proteins, and the RAST test will identify those proteins to which you might react.

Not only is Moractives allergen free, it contains no artificial colors or flavors, no preservatives and no yeast, starch or gluten.

We manufacture Wateroos in a plant free of gluten (wheat, barley, rye, oats), dairy (casein, lactose, whey), peanuts, tree nuts, egg, potato, rice, sesame, or yeast. In addition, our dedicated line has NO soy protein, soy lecithin, soy oil, fish, or shellfish. Wateroos is made on a line shared with other products that may contain corn, sugar, onion, garlic, and sulfites (potential trace amounts in juices used on same line). Wateroos is also free of MSG and GMOs.

People who choose to treat their allergy symptoms using antihistamines and other drugs may not realize that chronic use of those drugs can dampen the immune system, placing them at increased risk of developing infections and malignant tumors. What's more, these drugs often have unpleasant side efffects, including drowsiness, hypertension, weight gain, and even diabetes.

Lance is concerned about everyone who enjoys snacking. If you are allergic to such foods as peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, milk/dairy, seeds or soy, please be sure to read the ingredients carefully. With such a wide variety of snacks available, we are sure there are plenty of Lance? snacks you can enjoy. Please check our Nutritional Database where you can discover a list of products that may suit your needs. Note that Lance is a member of the Food Allergy Network (FAN).

allergen is any substance that you are allergic to, let's say ragweed pollen for example. If your immune system decides an allergen is a threat, it activates your immune response: First, cells called T-cells are sent to identify the allergen (also called antigen). Then, T-cells instruct another kind of cells called B-cells to start producing a compound called ImmunoglobulinE (IgE) antibodies. These IgE antibodies are specific to this particular allergen (ragweed pollen in this case).

An allergen is a product or ingredient containing certain proteins that can potentially cause severe reactions in a food allergic person. The "Big 8" food allergens (FDA) are; milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shell fish, soy and wheat.

Most Kozy Shack® products contain milk, eggs, or other milk derivatives. We recommend you read each ingredient statement that clearly states any known allergens. All Kozy Shack® products and manufacturing facilities are free of peanuts and tree nuts.

Indoor air pollution can affect you at home, work, or even places you visit. It is a common source of respiratory diseases, including asthma, allergies, and lung cancer. It can be worse in winter, when windows are shut tight and less fresh air can circulate. One of the most common and toxic indoor air pollutants is cigarette smoke. Experts believe more than 87% of lung cancers are caused by cigarette smoke.

No, MediOmega supplements are formulated to be free of all common allergens (gluten, nuts, lactose, etc.).

Many individuals suffer from a whole range of different allergies. That's why, if you are allergic to something in particular, you should always check to make sure it's not listed in the ingredient panel or the 'may contain' statement on any food product.

Dust mites, molds, orris root, cat, dog, cockroach, feather, pollens, corn, wheat, soy, egg and milk.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis, often referred to as "hay fever," affects more than 35 million people in the U.S. Seasonal allergies are caused by allergens. Airborne pollens and mold spores are outdoor allergens that commonly trigger symptoms during the spring and fall.

Allergens are materials, which, after accumulating to the nasal mucosa or respiratory mucosa, cause overreaction of body's immunosystem and lead to allergic symptoms. The most common allergen is tree or grass pollens. Outdoor allergens include grass and mold. Indoor allergens include dust mites, molds, pet dander and cockroach related particles. Other substances such as paint vapor, fiber dust, cigarette smoke, perfumes and aerosol sprays can also cause allergic reaction.

It is not possible with materials currently routinely available in the United States for an effective amount of allergens to be absorbed into the body by any other route.

Some physicians consider extensive diagnostic testing for patients who are being considered for immunotherapy treatment. The use of a quantitative mini-panel, such as the Upper Respiratory Disease Profile, consisting of a least 1 highly prevalent representative of each major inhalant allergen group (6 to 10 total), was shown to detect more than 95% of patients with atopic conditions. (Pharmacia Diagnostics Atopic Factors in Upper Respiratory Disease, 2000)

There are test kits available in which dust is collected into a filter and is then tested for various molds and allergens. The report details the allergen types and levels measured, and the types of molds identified. You may need to contact a professional to further investigate your home or school, on site, to pinpoint the source of the harmful molds and/or allergens.

By far the most common allergens are grass and tree pollen, fungi, dander and hairs of pets and other animals and (droppings of) house dust mites. Other notorious culprits are foodstuffs, such as peanuts, strawberries and cow's milk, as are the venom of insects, nickel and ingredients used in cosmetics.