The Stigma of Having Food AllergiesAlthough things are changing for the better, a stigma still often arises the moment you mention food allergies. People frequently assume you...reactionscomments
Cold Urticaria: An Allergy to Cold ExposureCold urticaria is a rare allergy that affects the skin. With cold urticaria, the skin reacts after cold exposure. People with cold...reactionscomments
Solar Urticaria: An Overview of Sun AllergySome people may experience a sensitivity to sunlight called a sun allergy, or photosensitivity. There are several types of sun allergies. One...reactionscomments
7 Tips to Protect Your Skin in the WinterBelieve it or not, summer is not the only season when skincare matters! One of the most important functions of the skin...reactions1comment
Tilapia: The Culprit of My Food Allergy EmergencyMemories of my food allergy emergency surfaced after hearing about a relative having a similar experience. Just months after being diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Experiencing Angioedema and AllergiesOur bodies seem to be full of fun surprises. When you think of all of the systems in the body, it's a...reactionscomments
How Many Doctors Does it Take?Patient Leader Christy Amos shares her experience working with multiple doctors, including a pulmonologist for her asthma and an allergy specialist. There...reactionscomments
Keeping Your Medical Records OrganizedKeeping track of your medical records is essential for your health, especially when you or your child has allergies. With organized medical...reactions1comment
Eosinophilic Esophagitis and the Atopic March ConnectionAtopic march is the medical term used to describe the history and progression of allergic diseases throughout a person’s life. It is...reactionscomments
Trying to Find Allergy Safe Food at the AirportI’m one of those fliers who likes to arrive 2 hours early for my flight. Today, the TSA line was pretty empty...reactions4comments
The Shame of Cheating With Food AllergiesIf your food allergy is not life-threatening, and you happen to enjoy the very food you are allergic to, it is inevitable...reactions1comment
What You Need to Know About Seasonal AllergiesIf you find you are sneezing, dealing with itchy and watery eyes, congested, and even coughing during a certain time of the...reactionscomments
Is Telemedicine Right for You?As technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in...reactionscomments
Wheat-Free Dinner IdeasMy biggest food culprit is wheat. I get a terrible reaction when I eat wheat and so it is imperative that I...reactionscomments
New Allergy Symptoms and New TreatmentThis spring, while going through a pretty severe topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) and eczema flare up, I also had some unexpected new...reactionscomments
Helpful Tips for Those With Wheat AllergiesHaving a wheat allergy can be difficult to navigate, especially if you live in the United States. Bread is a staple in...reactionscomments
Giving Thanks on My Allergies JourneyI never expected or wanted allergies to be a part of my story. But food, environmental, and seasonal allergies have all played...reactionscomments
Allergies, Trauma, and Our Relationship With OurselvesWe all have many relationships in life, some more significant than others. Yet we tend to forget about the one relationship that...reactions1comment
How I Manage My Allergic Reactions to FoodI started dealing with food allergies back in 2011 when I was also diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. The onset of suddenly not...reactions2comments
What Are These Little Itchy Blisters on My Fingers?Do you ever scroll through various social media platforms and strike gold? I follow a hospital on social media that posts photos and...reactionscomments
