An alcohol allergy means you’re allergic to an ingredient in the drink, but an intolerance is when your body is unable to process alcohol. Understanding the different symptoms can help you avoid dangerous drinks.

Alcohol Allergies and Intolerance

Knowing the difference can help you manage what you drink.

Alcohol Allergies and Alcohol Intolerance

Asthma is a condition where the airways of the lungs are hyperresponsive—they overreact—to a specific trigger such as allergens (including to pet dander, dust mites, or pollen), cold air, or exercise.

Prevent and Treat Asthma

Make an action plan with your doctor to reduce the number of flares and stop them when they happen.

An asthma attack is when asthma symptoms worsen. The lining of the airways becomes inflamed, making it hard to breathe. An asthma attack can be an urgent situation that requires immediate medical attention.

What Happens During an Asthma Attack and How to Treat

Learn what to do during an asthma attack and how to help prevent future attacks

Asthma Attack: What Causes It & How to Prevent

In asthma, the airways of your lungs overreact to various triggers, causing coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness. The flu can act as one of those triggers—and that can make your asthma symptoms worse. Learn how to treat them both.

Asthma and the Flu

How to get the right care when the flu makes asthma worse.

Asthma and the Flu: How to Avoid Attacks While Sick

Allergies may be triggered by pollen, food, and medication. Depending on its severity, you may get relief from antihistamines or allergy shots. But if you’re having a severe attack, call 911 immediately.

Allergy Attacks

How to prevent allergy attacks and treat your symptoms.

Allergy Attack

Rhinitis is a swelling and inflammation inside of the nose, causing a runny nose, congestion, and sneezing. Rhinitis can be allergic or nonallergic. There are OTC and prescription meds to relieve symptoms.

Rhinitis: 2 Types & How to Treat Rhinitis

How to prevent and treat your stuffed up nose.

An allergic reaction is when the body responds to something that it sees as a threat, even though it isn’t. A mild reaction may cause minor symptoms, like sneezing or itchy eyes. A severe reaction is anaphylaxis, and it can be life-threatening.

Allergic Reaction and Anaphylaxis

Understand your allergies and create an allergy/anaphylaxis action plan.

Angioedema is sudden swelling of the deep layer of your skin in one part of your body—most often in the face, mouth, or throat. But it can also affect the hands and feet, genitals, and the bowel wall.

Angioedema: Causes of the Swelling

How to treat angioedema when it happens and try to prevent it.

Hives are flat red welts that can appear anywhere on the skin and are usually itchy. Hives often occur as an allergic reaction to something eaten or ingested or something that has contacted the skin. They can also occur due to stress or autoimmune diseases.

Hives (Urticaria)

Buoy’s doctors have compiled helpful information and treatment options for conditions related to allergy and asthma.

Allergy & Asthma

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