Can Steam Inhalers Help With Allergy Symptoms?May is Allergy Awareness Month! To celebrate and raise awareness, Allergies.net is giving away a MyPurMist personal steam inhaler. Personal steam inhalers like MyPurMist push out warm, humidified air, often... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Celery Juice Helped My Food AllergiesI was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and IBS in 2011. Along with that diagnosis came a bombardment of food allergies that complicated my life. Before my diagnosis, I never had an... By Elizabeth AlvarezBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Taking Too Much MedicineThe sting in my throat made me realize what I had done. I had taken too much allergy medicine. Just moments after taking an antihistamine tablet for adults, I drank... By Michelle HernandezBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Start of My Allergy Journey: Getting Diagnosed With Celiac DiseaseMy journey with allergies and food intolerance started at a very young age. I was born in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia (Yugoslavia at the time). Unfortunately, when I was... By Nina AjdinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt is often hard to know what to ask, or even where to begin, when you have questions about a new diagnosis. Many people can feel overwhelmed and nervous at... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Allergy Awareness Month 2022May is Allergy Awareness Month! While awareness is not limited to just one month, throughout May we will be focusing on sharing community stories, dispelling popular myths, and answering community... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Enter to Win a Personal Steam Inhaler!Enter to win the MyPurMist personal steam inhaler in celebration of Allergy Awareness Month 2022. For a chance to win the MyPurMist cordless, germ-free, personal steam inhaler with a HEPA... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hypoallergenic Dogs Are As Common As UnicornsThere are many myths about allergies and the most common is that there are hypoallergenic dogs. People are convinced that they can't be allergic to their dog (and no one... By Andrea-JensenBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Stay Calm During an Allergic ReactionHaving an allergic reaction can be one of the scariest events to happen to you. There is nothing more frightening than being completely fine one moment and immediately feeling like... By Elizabeth AlvarezBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
5 Common AllergensAn allergy occurs when our immune system mistakes a foreign substance for a harmful invader. The immune system causes the body to release more antibodies, causing an allergic reaction with... By Nina AjdinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spring Is Finally Here, and So Is My Runny Nose!As we are now moving into the warmer season, we allergy warriors have to be ready and alert to take preemptive action. This spring season is like the calm before... By Peter BuntingBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting a Second OpinionA diagnosis of any disease or life-altering condition like allergies can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your diagnosis. You may also be curious about your treatment options... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wait...Trees Have Pollen Too?For all of you fellow allergy sufferers, I get it - I really do. I am sniffling and sneezing too. Ugh. It's unseasonably warm where I live. Our record-breaking warm... By Andrea-JensenBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
False Alarms, Panic Attacks, and the Hitchcock ZoomI didn't fully appreciate how fragile my body was until I ate a piece of sushi and thought I was dying. I've spent most of the past 5 years suffering... By Andrew RogersBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Ordering at a Restaurant While Avoiding GlutenGluten-free has become such a buzzword in the food industry. Thankfully, if you have a gluten allergy, you are well-taken care of these days when it comes to the products... By Elizabeth AlvarezBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
7 Tips for High Pollen SeasonWith high pollen season times quickly approaching, those of us with allergies need to be prepared. While some individuals get a lot of help from allergy shots and antihistamines, these... By Nina AjdinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Learning to Respect My BodyIt seems that everything delicious to eat is bad for you. Whether that be foods like chips, candy, chocolate, cake, etc., whenever I eat sugary or salty snacks, I will... By Peter BuntingBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Path to Becoming a Patient AdvocateWhen asked, I gladly accepted the opportunity to become a patient leader advocate for Allergies.net. I have written clinical articles for various Health Union communities since 2020. I also have... By Michelle HernandezBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Best Ways to Enjoy Coffee If You Have a Dairy AllergyFood allergies are always inconvenient, and severe food allergies are downright scary. It's noteworthy to realize how much food is intertwined with our culture and social norms. Let's face it;... By Elizabeth AlvarezBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Confusion and EuphoriaI've had an Epi-Pen since I was 2 years old, but I've never used it. That's not to say I've never needed to use it, only to say that I've... By Andrew RogersBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
