Images and Words Help Me When Allergies Keep Me InsideImages 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... By Michelle Hernandez2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis?Exercise-induced anaphylaxis is a rare, and serious, allergic reaction. It is a severe allergic reaction that is caused by exercise. It is typically caused by medium- or high- exertion activities... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Flying With Food AllergiesTraveling 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... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Getting an Allergy Test While in Topical Steroid WithdrawalIn 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... By Marta Jozefczyk3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Practice Safe Medication DisposalToday more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be stolen and misused, look like candy to a... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Aquagenic Urticaria: An Overview of Rare Water AllergyAquagenic urticaria is a very rare condition where people have an allergy to water. Urticaria is a term that means hives or a rash. With aquagenic urticaria, people develop hives... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
In America: What’s That?Are you living with allergies? Whether you are just starting a treatment or have been undergoing treatment for years, we want to hear from you. To learn more about the... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Allergies and Exercise: How I Stay FitAs 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... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Life Suddenly Turns Upside Down: Being a Caregiver With AllergiesA 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... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Top 5 Ways of Dealing With a Stuffy NoseAs 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... By Marta Jozefczyk3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for Improving Sleep With AllergiesI 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... By Lorene Alba3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Complications of Crohn's Disease and Food AllergiesI 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... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
More Than Allergies Can Challenge My Experiences With FoodSince 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... By Michelle Hernandez3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Conspiring With Our Allergy DoctorYears 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... By Andrea-Jensen3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetYou may have heard about the importance of self-care and examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. However, some self-care "treats" are more expensive than others... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Some Ways Allergies Impact My LifeAs far back as I can remember, I have suffered from allergies. Enduring year-round symptoms have become a part of my life. On my better days, I have a runny... By Lorene Alba3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Daughter’s Experience With an Allergy to HorsesI attended the annual American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) conference in Louisville, Kentucky, this year. Usually, when I go to a conference, I only have time to... By Andrea-Jensen3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Have a Latex Allergy? Don't Decorate With Poinsettias!If you have a latex allergy, you probably know to avoid latex gloves and balloons. But did you know that poinsettias may also cause an allergic reaction?1 That's right, those... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Allergies or IBS? I Need to Give Up Eating BreadBread is absolutely amazing. All the delicious things you can do with it are endless. It is really easy to make a quick snack like toast and Vegemite or a... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is Your Doctor Prescribing Medicine You Don’t Want to Take?If there's 1 major lesson I have learned over the years working in public health, it is to listen to the people I am trying to help. I have long... By Andrea-Jensen3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
