Halloween is a time for fun and creativity, but it can pose challenges for those with allergies. Here are essential tips to help you navigate the spooky season safely. Understand Your Allergies: Identify your specific allergies, such as seasonal pollen, food allergens (like nuts or gluten), or skin sensitivities to costume materials and face paints. […]
FPIES stands for Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome. It is a type of food allergy that affects the stomach and intestines. Unlike other food allergies that can cause hives or breathing problems, FPIES causes vomiting, diarrhea, and sometimes low energy. These symptoms usually show up a few hours after eating a certain food, and they can […]
Have you ever had an itchy, red rash after touching something? That’s called contact dermatitis, and it happens when your skin reacts to certain chemicals or substances. Let’s talk about some of the most common chemicals that can cause this kind of rash. Nickel: Nickel is a metal found in many everyday items like […]
Antibiotics are medicines that help fight infections caused by bacteria. They are very important because they can save lives. However, using antibiotics too often can cause problems. One problem with using antibiotics too much is antibiotic resistance. This means that bacteria get used to the medicine and the medicine stops working. When this happens, it […]
Difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia, is when it feels hard or painful to swallow food, drinks, or medication. This can happen for many reasons, but one important cause is a condition called eosinophilic esophagitis (also called EoE). EoE is a condition where the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to […]
Allergies and asthma are closely linked conditions that often coexist, affecting millions worldwide. The connection usually comes from the nasal passages and the lungs sharing a shared inflammatory pathway and immune responses in the body. Allergic reactions in the nose, also called allergic rhinitis, are triggered by allergens such as pollens, dust mites, molds, or […]
Airborne allergens pose a significant challenge for allergy sufferers, triggering symptoms ranging from sneezing and congestion to more severe respiratory issues like asthma. However, with strategic allergen avoidance measures, you can take proactive steps to minimize exposure and alleviate symptoms. Allergen avoidance and environmental control measures have been shown to reduce symptoms in some patients […]
Many allergy and sinus medications are now available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription. This gives patients direct access to medications that could potentially help their allergy symptoms, however, not all of these medications are effective for every type of allergy symptom and some of them are not safe for some people. Here we […]
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The new American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) guidelines update on anaphylaxis discusses numerous tips about carrying and proper storage of epinephrine auto-injectors (Epi-Pen, Auvi-Q, Adrenaclick, or others). This month, we want to go over some of those tips for you! Always carry two! The epinephrine auto-injectors come in two-packs. They are […]
