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I want to go back in time and apologize to my kids for the times they had to have an allergy skin prick test. Our family of 5 all have...

Having a dairy allergy can be complicated. In the case of caring for a loved one with a dairy allergy, sometimes it can become complex, especially if your loved one can...

Keeping track of your medical records is essential for your health, especially when you or your child has allergies. With organized medical records, you can track changes and find patterns...

Last month, while on my new journey of being a full-time caregiver, I suddenly got hit by worsening allergy symptoms, or at least what I thought was my allergies at...

Patient Leader Christy Amos shares her experience working with multiple doctors, including a pulmonologist for her asthma and an allergy specialist. There are some people with asthma whose illness is...

Keeping a clean house is a way to keep dust allergies under control. The only problem with that is when you do things like dust and sweep; it can kick...

The other night, I was watching a new movie titled Glass Onion. It was fast-paced, and I missed much of what was happening, so I decided to watch it again...

With 2022 at an end, I thought it would be productive to reflect on the year ahead and explain what I would like to improve on in this new year...

Our family took a holiday trip to get away from work and life. The beaches were beautiful, and it was a great trip! Because I frequently travel for work, I...

Images and words really help me on my journey with allergies. They enable me to get outside when environmental allergies keep me inside. Let me show you how by sharing...

Traveling is an amazing aspect of life, but let's face it: with food allergies, flying can be overwhelming. Airports are stressful enough, and adding food allergies to the mix doesn't make...

In 2020, I began going through TSW (topical steroid withdrawal). The steroids I was using to treat my eczema stopped working, so I stopped using them. Almost immediately, the rashes...

The In America survey is now closed. Are you living with allergies? Whether you are just starting a treatment or have been undergoing treatment for years, we want to hear...

As someone living with a plethora of allergies, I have experienced a lifetime of ups and downs. Things are more complex than they appear regarding keeping fit and regularly exercising...

A few months ago, my world turned completely upside down when a close family member had a severe medical emergency. As a result, I became a full-time caregiver overnight, as...

As with most chronic conditions, allergies are not a one-size-fits-all thing. While we share a lot of symptoms that we deal with, no 2 people have the same experience. I...

I have always had trouble sleeping. From long bouts of insomnia to coughing from asthma to a stuffy nose that never clears thanks to year-round allergies. I try to practice...

I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease (CD) in 2011. I was 21 years old, and before the diagnosis, I was never sick a day in my life. I also never dealt with...

Since food allergies and sensitivities limit my diet, I really delight in what I can eat. When something else spoils my experience with food, I can feel let down and...

Years ago, our young family of 5 was too crowded in our tiny house. We tried to make do until our elderly neighbors across the street decided to sell their...