When you live in Chicago, winters are often spent counting down the days until spring. Now that the seasons are turning, it’s time to get ready for warmer weather, patio dining….and spring allergies. One of the most important tools for successfully combatting spring...
March 12th is National Girl Scouts Day, and we’re taking advantage by participating in the age-old tradition of Girl Scout Cookie season! While we love a good cookie, we love inclusion even more. So, we’ve rounded up some of the best allergen-conscious imitation...
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you might be wondering what to get your loved ones. Chocolates and flowers are always a Valentine’s Day go-to, but if you’re gifting to someone with allergies or asthma it’s not always so simple. The good news is, there...
Today is Houseplant Appreciation Day! While we love some gorgeous greenery as much as the next person, it’s important to note that not all houseplants are created equally. Did you know that if you or a loved one has asthma or allergies, there are houseplants...
For many allergy sufferers in Chicago, allergies don’t come to an end in the fall months. Though certain allergens, like pollen, fill the atmosphere in the spring, plenty of allergens exist year-round, and if you’re sensitive to them, you may experience allergy...
It is that time of the year again when families and friends gather together for the highly anticipated Thanksgiving Day holiday. Most people do not think about how Thanksgiving may affect one’s allergies, however, the holiday is full of potential triggers for many...
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...
