Allergies or a Cold? The Similarities and DifferencesLast month, while on my new journey of being a full-time caregiver, I suddenly got hit by worsening allergy symptoms, or at...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
Cleaning With a Dust AllergyKeeping a clean house is a way to keep dust allergies under control. The only problem with that is when you do...reactions1comment
Analyzing an Inaccurate Anaphylaxis Depiction in a MovieThe other night, I was watching a new movie titled Glass Onion. It was fast-paced, and I missed much of what was...reactions4comments
Is It Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) or Reflux?Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a condition that affects the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that moves food from your mouth to...reactions2comments
Food Allergy Goals for 2023: A Fresh New StartWith 2022 at an end, I thought it would be productive to reflect on the year ahead and explain what I would...reactions1comment
Is New Skincare Lotion Causing A Rash?Our family took a holiday trip to get away from work and life. The beaches were beautiful, and it was a great...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Diet Management for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)In people with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), inflammation causes damage to the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
