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30 years ago, my husband and I were broke college students. And like most college students, we were trying to eat on a dime. That meant lots of spaghetti, ramen...

Allergy awareness might bring thoughts of donating to research and participating in local walks. Awareness activities aim to increase knowledge of an issue to help those it affects. People with...

Dealing with food allergies is exhausting. The constant planning and anxiety that comes with having a list of foods you need to avoid can be debilitating. For me, it becomes...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune system condition that affects the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that sends food from the mouth down to the stomach. EoE happens...

Every spring, the concept of using honey to treat allergies comes up. Inevitably, one of my friends will post on social media asking other moms for ideas to treat their...

I have never before had a problem with eating seafood, that was until 2 weeks ago. I nearly ended up in A&E. To provide some context, I admit that my...

Sleep hygiene is more than just showering before bed, brushing your teeth, and sleeping on clean bedding. Sleep hygiene is the habits and behaviors that can help you regularly get...

The current US shortage of infant formula has great consequences for babies and children with food allergies who rely on special allergy-free formulas. It has left many families confused, frustrated...

We have all been there: feeling hopeless and lost when you can't seem to find answers or improvement for your food allergies. It can be daunting and even scary. You...

About 3 years ago, I moved into my apartment. I was going through a tough time in my personal life, and control of my allergies was at an all-time low...

As summer approaches, so do summer trips and vacations. Traveling with food allergies is definitely possible. It just takes a little extra preparation. This article gives an overview of what...

May is Allergy Awareness Month, as it is the peak season for these conditions. With more than 65 million Americans dealing with allergies or asthma on an annual basis, it's...

I may have had allergies as a child, but I didn't know it. The formal diagnoses of food, environmental, and seasonal allergies came in my twenties and thirties. My experience...

Did you ever see a story on the news and thought, "this can't be real?!" A few years ago, I saw a story about how someone can become allergic to...

Personal steam inhalers push out warm, humidified air, often through a mask-like device. This mask is held near your face so that you can directly inhale the steam through your...

I 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...

The 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...

My 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...

It 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...

May 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...