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I do not have food allergies, but I have lived with them for 22 years. My son, John, was diagnosed with allergies to milk, eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts when...

Latex comes from the sap of a rubber tree. It is used in natural rubber products such as balloons, medical gloves, or elastic. About 1 to 6 percent of people...

If you've read any of my previous articles, you'll know I've had my fair share of allergic reactions to food. They mostly come from me not thinking to ask about...

Memories of my food allergy emergency surfaced after hearing about a relative having a similar experience. Just months after being diagnosed with food allergies, I ended up in the emergency...

Cold fronts often usher in more than just cooler weather. They tend to bring on my allergy symptoms too. Weather can impact allergy symptoms. I suffered terribly with the latest...

If you are someone who has seasonal allergies, I feel your misery. I usually stock up on allergy pills and nose sprays at the warehouse store when they are on...

I have an upcoming trip planned to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. I am beyond excited, as I haven't been to this famous amusement park in years. I am ready...

Being the "sick one" in the family is a funny situation. Everyone views you as being the "weak link." Even my tiny beautiful nephew, who is 5 years old, said...

If your food allergies are not life-threatening, sometimes you can run into people who shame you for your food allergy. You aren't alone if you have experienced this; for the...

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...