An estimated 40 to 50-million Americans suffer from allergies whose symptoms can include runny nose, itchy eyes, lung conjestion, skin eruptions, and in rare cases, severe shock or even death. Among the culprits are pollen, pet dander, dust mites, cockroaches, some medicines and foods such as peanuts. Tomorrow on The Sound of Ideas, we'll explore the causes and treatment of allergy and find out why the number of Americans with allergies is growing and why that's not the case in many other parts of the world.

Guests

Dr. Steven M. Houser, Otolaryngologist, MetroHealth Medical Center

Dr. Robert W. Hostoffer, Osteopath, board certified in allergy and immunology, Allergy/Immunology Associates, Inc., South Euclid

Dr. David M. Lang, allergist, Cleveland Clinic