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In addition to assessing your detailed history about a prior allergic reaction to penicillin, allergists administer skin tests to determine if you are allergic to the medication. These tests, which a...

Asthma is a common lung disorder characterized by episodes of coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Asthma is caused by inflammation of the lining of the small airways in the lungs (bronchioles)...

Medication allergies can be difficult to diagnose. Some allergic reactions to drugs — particularly rashes, hives and asthma — can resemble certain diseases. An allergy to penicillin-type d...

When you are allergic, your body is reacting to a particular substance that should not normally bother you. These substances are called allergens. Typical allergens include pollens, dust mites, animal...

Pregnancy and prenatal care go hand in hand. Learn more about what to expect at your prenatal visits below.  What to expect each trimester First trimester Second trimest...

Eat well During pregnancy, you'll be eating for two ― you and your baby. However, don't think of this as eating twice as much. Instead, think of it as eating twice as well. Most of your baby's major o...

If you're an expectant parent ― but not the pregnant one ― you may be wondering where you fit in. It's important to be involved in your partner's pregnancy, from going along to the first doctor's visi...

Starting or growing a family is an exciting time. One of the many steps to preparing for baby is to select a provider who cares for you during pregnancy, labor and delivery. Women can choose from fami...