Allergy sufferers just want tools to deal with symptoms Spring is around the corner, and as you turn on the evening news you hear, “It’s going to be the worst pollen season ever!” You think, “Haven’t I heard this before?” But what you really want to know is how the...
Think outside the (candy) box to show them you care about their health Want to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day but you’re just not sure how? Show your valentine you can creatively keep their allergies and asthma in mind while filling the day with affection. If...
Don’t say “resolutions” – just assign yourself a few tasks We’re a few weeks into 2023, and your New Year’s resolutions might already be feeling overwhelming and guilt-inducing. Instead of grand resolutions, what about assigning yourself a few tasks to keep your...
A little advance planning goes a long way to keeping everyone safe and healthy You may be looking forward to holiday traditions and good food, but those with allergies and asthma might be concerned about dust-covered decorations, pet dander, food allergies and making...
Breeze through the holidays and skip the sneezing and wheezing With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s time to admit the holiday season is almost upon us. While some people fling open their arms and welcome the merriment, those with allergies and asthma sometimes...
For some families, Halloween means being on guard for food allergy triggers like peanuts in tiny candy bars. Some fun-sized bars contain no labels to alert you to allergens, so parents must be on the lookout. The ingredients can change depending on the size, so while...
Keeping symptoms under control as you leave home That acceptance letter from your dream school last spring felt pretty great. But now you’re away from home for the first time navigating how to manage your allergy or asthma symptoms…all during an ongoing pandemic....
Getting ahead of symptoms now means less suffering later It’s August and you’ve settled into summer. The hammock is hung, you’ve worn a hole in the pool pass, and your barbecue technique is perfect. Cue sound of record scratching. Now you need to think about fall...
Did you know it’s possible to be allergic to sunscreen? Sunscreens are associated with both allergic contact dermatitis and photoallergy. With allergic contact dermatitis, a person typically develops an itchy skin rash only where the product is applied to the skin....
How to prepare to make sure your allergic summer camper is ready for fun The idea of summer camp looms large for many kids who wonder: Will I make any friends? What if I get lost in the woods? And for campers with allergies and asthma, “What if I have an allergic...
