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When dealing with allergies and other chronic health conditions, oftentimes it’s hard to tell which symptom is coming from what. This is why finding our triggers can be so difficult...

As human beings, we are also very emotional creatures. We are always dealing with some kind of emotion - whether it be a pleasant or unpleasant one. This can undoubtedly...

I've had terrible allergies for 40 years. I can't even remember what it feels like not to have a stuffy nose, watery eyes, and a tickle in my throat. My...

Having food allergies can be a little nerve-wracking, from finding a safe restaurant to dine in, to inspecting food at office parties and church potlucks. One thing for sure is...

I am currently training for an important dance audition at the end of the month in New York City. So much preparation and rigorous work goes into getting ready for...

I recently stopped by a colleague's house on a beautiful spring evening. She said to me, "Oh! I have a question for you." I wondered what she was going to...

I have been living with most of my allergies since birth or early childhood. I've had a pretty extensive range of allergies for a while. For the most part, I've...

The phrase, "Just be positive," might be one of the most detrimental pieces of advice someone can receive, especially as it relates to chronic health conditions. Before you consider me...

"Why did you choose this restaurant?" My husband knew my food allergies limited what I could eat there. His question prompted me to consider what had motivated my decision. When...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies products based on their intended use. Different laws and regulations apply to different categories of products. The law that defines the difference...

Having an allergic reaction at home or while with friends and family is one thing, but having a reaction in school was embarrassing and scary. At least at home or...

Let's be honest: food allergies are a hassle. They can be hard to navigate and can become incredibly stressful. But on the flip side, food allergies are manageable if you...

And here we go with the start of pollen season. Our family of 5 has allergies year-round to pollen, pets, dust; you name it. But when pollen season kicks off...

One of the things about living in and around London is that to get around different parts of the city, the quickest and most convenient way of traveling is using...

I deal with both chronic dry eye and allergies. So annoying eye symptoms can cause extra problems for me during seasonal changes and allergy flare-ups. If you deal with any...

Food allergies are overwhelming, and sometimes you get to a point where you will almost do anything or try anything to take them away—at least, this was my experience. After...

I had no idea how important healthcare would become for me when I first started writing content for a hospital in 2004. Healthcare is not just an industry in which...

Having this wonderful community space to document and share our allergy experiences is truly amazing! People who suffer in the same ways can connect and empathize. We can hold space...

When living with allergies, as with many chronic health conditions, there are certain things that I have to do and be mindful of to manage symptoms and keep my health...

The Allergy Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are celebrating Allergy Awareness Month with the theme Exploring ALLergies and an extra-special giveaway. Allergy symptoms...