Sniffling, sneezing, itching, hives, coughing, stuffiness... any of these could be the symptoms of an allergy.  But what are you allergic to?  You may think you know, but oftentimes the only way to find out for sure -- and to get the latest treatment -- is to go to see an allergist.  What can you expect when you go?  Join our panel of allergists to find out they do all day, and whether you should think about paying a visit.  Topics will include:

• When do you know you have to go to an allergist? How do you find one?
• What can an allergist do that other doctors can't?
• What are some of the tests that an allergist may perform?

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While many know what it's like to suffer from hayfever, its actual causes are less widely known. Our panel will discuss why some people get hayfever, and what triggers it. Topics will include:

• What distinguishes hayfever from other allergies?
• What are its symptoms?
• Is there a genetic predisposition to hayfever?
• What happens in your body during a hayfever attack?

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We are far from finding a universal cure for hayfever, but there are things you can do to suffer less. Our panel will explore the most successful strategies. Topics will include:

• How do you get tested for hayfever?
• What should you do when pollen counts are high?
• What over-the-counter and prescription medications are available?

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If you have a food allergy, the world of eating may seem filled with challenges and frustrations. The same foods that others around you enjoy every day can have unpleasant and even dangerous effects if you're allergic. What can you do to take care of your health without living in fear? Join our panel of experts as they discuss what you should know about food allergies, from how they work and why you have them to the latest in treatment and management. Topics will include:

• Why do some people develop allergies? Can they be prevented?
• Why are some allergies more common in certain countries than others?
• What emergency procedures should everyone with a food allergy know?
• What can you do to help protect your child from food allergies?

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Sneezing in the sitting room?  Coughing in the kitchen?  Many common allergens occur primarily indoors, and they can make your life miserable if you are allergic.  Join our panel of experts as they discuss ways to make your home allergy-proof.  Topics will include:

• Dust mites
• Pets
• Indoor mold
• Roaches

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