Allergy 101

In a recent turn of events, the FDA has raised significant concerns over the efficacy and safety of phenylephrine, a common ingredient found in many over-the-counter oral decongestants used for...

Founder and Stanford Allergist, Dr. Bocian, answers all your questions from our Reddit AMA. Read on to hear what our members asked when it came to supporting their everyday struggles...

Memorial Day Weekend Allergy Survival Guide Memorial Day weekend is a time of outdoor fun, barbecues, and relaxation, but for allergy sufferers, it can also bring a host of challenges....

Why have my allergies become significantly worse this year? Although allergies are a common occurrence, they can contribute to significant symptoms that impact how you live your life. Many people...

It's Spring Cleaning Season!  Spring cleaning is a great way to refresh your home and living space. However, for allergy sufferers, it may also be a challenging time. With all...

Myth: Oral decongestants like Sudafed (pseudoephedrine; "-D" medications) are a good solution. Truth: Oral decongestants have troublesome and even dangerous side-effect potential, including cardiovascular symptoms such as elevated blood pressure, rapid...

Benadryl, also referred to by the generic name of diphenhydramine, is a common allergy medication that many of us have in our cupboards. Unfortunately, there has been a recent trend...

Oftentimes, people have trouble distinguishing between allergies and respiratory illness. The symptoms that we usually see with an upper respiratory infection can be confused with environmental allergies. With colds, you...