The word ‘allergy’ appeared for the first time on 24 July 1904 in a publication by Clemens von Pirquet. The term he created refers to a certain set of symptoms that had previously not been classified

What Are Allergy Treatment Options

If you're dealing with an allergy, the good news is that are some great strategies that can help. Such treatment can include the following:¹

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  Allergen avoidance: The key is to determine what substance (allergen) is causing your allergy and to try to stay away from it. That may mean avoiding any foods you're allergic to, staying inside to avoid pollen, keeping humidity low to avoid mold, or using bedding and pillow covers to reduce dust mite exposure.
  
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  Using medications: You can find many OTC medicines to help you ease symptoms, as well as prescription medications that may reduce swelling or itchiness or even block an allergen from setting symptoms in motion.
  
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  Undergo immunotherapy: This helps to keep the immune system from overreacting to allergy triggers by giving you small doses of allergens over time. Allergy shots or drops can be given for a variety of allergens but not for all.
  
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  Take emergency epinephrine: In the event that you are having a severe life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), you can give yourself a premeasured epinephrine shot at the first signs of a reaction in order for this to be effective. This can work for insect bites, food allergies, issues with drugs or medicines, and latex.