Emergency Exposures: Living With Less Common AllergiesSeveral allergies, such as respiratory and food allergies, are quite widespread and well-studied. But people also have allergies to medicines, insects, and latex. Nearly anything can be an allergen and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Allergies and Dry EyeEditor's Note: This article originally was written by Amanda Gaskell and shared by our partner site ChronicDryEye.net. When I was first diagnosed with dry eye, my doctor mentioned she saw... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Mastering Avoidance With Respiratory AllergiesPeople can be allergic to nearly anything in their surroundings – perfume, air pollution, pollen, mold; the list goes on. About 5 million children and 19 million adults in the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Riding the Wave of Life With Food AllergiesFood allergies are quite common and affect about 32 million people in the United States. About 10 in every 100 adults and 7 in every 100 children have a food... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surprising New Food Allergies After ExposureOne day, I was waiting in the pharmacy for my prescription medications. The pharmacist looked at me over the top of her computer monitor and said, "What are you allergic... By Andrea Jensen, CHES, AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Exploring Alternative Treatment Options for Allergies: My First Spa DayI've felt pretty congested and itchier for the last couple of weeks. Recently, I had a spa day with some friends planned, which is not something I often do. So... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Managing Life With Allergies: Findings From the Inaugural Allergies In America SurveyAllergies are one of the most common chronic health conditions in the world, affecting about 50 million people in the United States. Nearly anything can be an allergen and cause... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Constant Eye ProblemsOne of the worst things about having allergies and being allergic to nearly everything in the environment is dealing with my constant eye problems. They get worse in the summer... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Struggling With a Wheat Allergy? These Are My Favorite Wheat-Free ProductsHaving an allergy to wheat can be hard to manage. It can literally feel like there is wheat in everything! And of course, living in the United States, bread and pasta... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
An Allergic Reaction…From a Kiss?Do you ever walk in the door from the office and get swarmed by your family? I just want a few moments to myself! After a long day at the... By Andrea Jensen, CHES, AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Is the Difference Between Dry Eye and Allergic Conjunctivitis?People with allergies may be used to symptoms that affect their eyes. But there is more than one condition that can cause these symptoms. Dry eye and allergic conjunctivitis are... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Food Allergies: Making Memories Out of MacaronsBecause of food allergies, I rarely eat what most would call sumptuous food. My diet consists of the basics: lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and water. Simply buying something... By Michelle Hernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Allergies Trigger Anxiety?I've struggled with anxiety most of my life and continue to. In this day and age, anxiety has become a sort of pandemic of its own, as many people suffer... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Managing Parenting and Fatigue When You Have AllergiesBeing a parent is a tiring job. And life with allergies often comes with fatigue. Together, fatigue and allergies can leave you feeling completely exhausted, even defeated. Fatigue is a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cross-Contact: So, That's a Thing?My college-aged son has a tree nut allergy. He worked at a movie theater to slowly pay his way through college. My son is VERY careful about tree nut ingredients... By Andrea Jensen, CHES, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Weddings, Food Allergies, and How to ManageWedding season is officially here, and we all know how stressful it can be to attend an event when you deal with food allergies. You may ask yourself, "What kinds... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is the Impact of Living With Allergies Often Underestimated?My family and I attended the Legislative Briefing for Allergy & Asthma Day on Capitol Hill. We visit our DC representatives each May to advocate for allergies and asthma. Our... By Andrea Jensen, CHES, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and AllergiesUndoubtedly, most of us who deal with allergies and other chronic health conditions deal with some fear of missing out (FOMO). Unsurprisingly, we can't exactly live an altogether "normal" life... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Common Food Label Terms and What They MeanFood packages are designed to entice you to buy the food tucked inside. Part of that design includes words like "zero calories" or "less fat than the leading brand." But... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
4 Quick Tips for Grocery Shopping With Food AllergiesThe dreaded grocery store haul. We all have to do it at some point, and I don't think anyone enjoys grocery shopping. At least, I know I don't. It is... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments