Allergies That Become More Common With AgingMost people develop allergies as children or young adults. It is also common for young people to grow out of allergies. For...reactions1comment
Cold Fronts Can Bring On My Allergy SymptomsCold fronts often usher in more than just cooler weather. They tend to bring on my allergy symptoms too. Weather can impact...reactions12comments
Food & Environmental Allergies: Things to Consider When I TravelAllergies can make traveling more challenging — and more interesting. I have food and environmental allergies, but I don't let that stop...reactionscomments
Common Allergy MythsMay is Allergy Awareness Month, as it is the peak season for these conditions. With more than 65 million Americans dealing with...reactionscomments
When Is the Best Time to Start Spring Allergy Medicines?If you are someone who has seasonal allergies, I feel your misery. I usually stock up on allergy pills and nose sprays...reactions2comments
Weight Management and Allergies - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactions3comments
What If Your Epinephrine Auto-Injector Doesn’t Work?Years ago, I discovered I was allergic to finned fish and shellfish. I have always carried epinephrine auto-injectors in my purse but...reactions1comment
What Is Skeeter Syndrome?Skeeter syndrome is a type of mosquito allergy. The immune system of people who have this syndrome creates an extreme allergic reaction...reactionscomments
Why Am I Suddenly Allergic to Mushrooms?As I get older, I seem to be developing more food allergies. Not typical food allergies, though, like peanuts or dairy. It's...reactionscomments
Heading to Universal Studios with Food AllergiesI have an upcoming trip planned to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. I am beyond excited, as I haven't been to this...reactionscomments
Getting Personal: How Do Others Perceive Your Allergies?Being the "sick one" in the family is a funny situation. Everyone views you as being the "weak link." Even my tiny...reactions2comments
How to Handle Someone Shaming Your Food AllergiesIf your food allergies are not life-threatening, sometimes you can run into people who shame you for your food allergy. You aren't...reactions2comments
My Experience With Skin Prick Allergy TestingI want to go back in time and apologize to my kids for the times they had to have an allergy skin...reactionscomments
Managing a Loved One’s Dairy AllergyHaving a dairy allergy can be complicated. In the case of caring for a loved one with a dairy allergy, sometimes it can...reactions3comments
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
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
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
