Our Mission
WhatAreAllergies.com was built to provide clear, accurate, and clinically grounded allergy information for patients, caregivers, and members of the public. We operate independently of pharmaceutical manufacturers, supplement companies, and advertising interests. Our editorial decisions are made solely on the basis of clinical accuracy and educational value.
Who Creates Our Content
Content on WhatAreAllergies.com is researched and written by our editorial team, which consists of health writers and medical editors with experience in clinical health communication and science journalism. Our writers are not practicing physicians, and we do not claim physician authorship or peer review for our articles.
All content is grounded in current clinical guidelines published by recognized allergy and immunology organizations. We clearly identify the authoritative sources we rely on within each article and in our citation lists.
Our Primary Source Authorities
- →American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
- →American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
- →World Allergy Organization (WAO)
- →Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) Guidelines
- →European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI)
- →National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID / NIH)
- →Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- →U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- →Peer-reviewed journals including JACI, Allergy, and AACI
Content Standards
Every article on WhatAreAllergies.com is held to the following editorial standards:
- Accuracy: All clinical claims must be traceable to a specific guideline, peer-reviewed study, or recognized authority. We do not publish unsubstantiated health claims.
- Balance: Where clinical evidence is mixed or evolving, we present the full picture rather than overstating certainty. We acknowledge when expert consensus is lacking.
- Transparency: We identify our sources explicitly. All articles include a citations section referencing the primary sources used.
- Caution language: Medical content on this site includes appropriate caution language directing readers to consult qualified healthcare professionals for diagnosis and treatment. Educational information is not presented as personalized medical advice.
- Emergency clarity: Any content involving potentially life-threatening conditions (such as anaphylaxis) includes prominent, unambiguous emergency guidance directing readers to call 911.
Editorial Independence
WhatAreAllergies.com displays advertising through Google AdSense. Advertising revenue has no influence on editorial content. Advertisers cannot request, modify, or block content. Our editorial team has full editorial independence. No pharmaceutical manufacturer, supplement brand, or other commercial entity funds or influences our content decisions.
Update Process
We review all major articles on an annual cycle. We also monitor publications from major allergy organizations and update content when significant guideline changes occur — for example, when the ACAAI or WAO publish updated clinical recommendations. Each article displays a "Last Updated" date at the top so readers can assess the currency of the content.
When we discover a factual error, we correct it immediately and note the correction at the bottom of the affected article with the date of correction.
Medical Caution Language Policy
All content on this site is labeled as educational. We include explicit disclaimers that content is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Articles covering diagnosis, treatment, or emergency response include clear guidance to consult a licensed healthcare provider or call emergency services as appropriate. We do not imply that reading our content is sufficient for medical decision-making.
For our full legal disclaimer, see our Medical Disclaimer page.
Conflicts of Interest
WhatAreAllergies.com has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, supplement companies, diagnostic testing providers, or medical device companies. We do not accept sponsored content, paid editorial placements, or affiliate commissions on medication or product recommendations. Our only revenue source is contextual advertising delivered through Google AdSense, which is editorially segregated from content.
Feedback and Corrections
If you believe any content on this site contains an error, is out of date, or conflicts with current published guidelines, we welcome corrections. Contact information is available via our About page. We take accuracy seriously and will review all substantive concerns promptly.