We all know the feeling. We’re preparing to spend the weekend outside in the 80 degree weather when we suddenly fall victim to sneezing and a runny nose. A summer cold can damper any warm weather event. But in fact, these symptoms can be the sign of something more....
When choosing the right summer camp for your child with allergies or asthma, it’s not just about whether they prefer horseback riding to sailing. It’s more about figuring out what kind of program best fits your child’s medical needs related to allergy and asthma...
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month and several efforts are being made toward greater public awareness of food allergies. With this awareness however has led to questioning the difference between a food allergy and intolerance. Maybe you experienced some degree of a...
It’s deja vu all over again as you turn on the evening news and hear, “It’s the worst pollen season ever!” You think, “Haven’t I heard this before?” But what you really want to know is how the pollen season will affect your allergy symptoms, and what you can do to...
Our friends at MedicalNewsToday wrote a helpful article about managing your polyester allergies. Find the original article here: Manage Polyester Allergies Polyester is a synthetic fiber present in a lot of clothing and other fabrics. If you have an allergic reaction...
It’s February in Chicago – we’re buried under snow, the wind never stops, and now with the COIVID-19 pandemic we are spending even more time indoors out of the cold weather. Unfortunately, just because spring time and traditional allergy season seem...
In December the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines were approved by the FDA for distribution around the country. Since the rollout began there have been a few reports of individuals experiencing allergic reactions. With all vaccines, there are always...
Usually the holiday season means spending time with loved ones, lots of food and festive gatherings. For many people however it can have a whole other association – allergies. While December can bring about the common cold and flu – which means sneezing,...
Thanksgiving – our favorite holiday centered around family and food. For the millions of Americans living with asthma and food allergies, it is just another complicated day of navigating an assortment of potential health triggers. Whether it’s the diary in the...
While Halloween is usually a fun and exciting day for children, it is also a day of increased risk for children with food allergies. Parents raising children with food allergies already take many precautions every day to keep their children safe, and Halloween adds an...
