Some children are allergic to certain foods, medicines, insects and latex. When they come into contact with these things they develop symptoms, such as hives and shortness of breath. This is known as an allergic reaction. Things that cause an allergic reaction are called allergens. Take all allergic symptoms seriously because both mild and severe …
For most, summer days are well spent at the beach or outdoor barbecues. For others, sniffling, sneezing and stuffy noses keep them at bay. Welcome to summer allergy season. It keeps going long after pollen season is over and June showers are gone. Many of the same triggers are to blame and it is pesky, …
Antihistamine and allergy shots are not the only way to battle seasonal allergies. If allergy symptoms – such as a runny nose, watery eyes and congestion – are wreaking havoc in your daily life, eating a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables can help reduce the symptoms. Here is a list of foods that …
For most, summer days are well spent at the beach or outdoor barbecues. For others, common beach allergies keep them at bay. Despite lower pollen counts at the beach than the inland, summer allergy triggers are pesky, especially around the shore. Sunscreen Allergy The use of sunscreens is a routine part of our lives as …
Spring is beautiful. It’s a wonderful time of year when the temperatures start to rise and everything is in bloom. But it’s also a key time of year for seasonal allergies, where many suffer from runny roses, itchy eyes and constant sneezing. Depending on what you’re allergic to, allergy symptoms may last through the summer. …
There are many different types of food that may cause an allergic reaction in children. The most common allergens are dairy, eggs, soy, wheat, nuts, poultry, seafood, and chocolate. It is difficult to diagnose a food allergy but it is important to understand what causes an allergic reaction and how it affects your child. It …
It seems like we all know people allergic to insect stings, nuts, or mold, but other allergies are more unusual, and even some common allergies can be triggered by allergens from surprising sources. Read on to find out some uncommon allergies as well as a few odd things that may be causing your allergies to …
When looking at both disorders simultaneously, most people do not equate allergies with stress. Allergies are an environmental health problem, caused by poor reactions of the immune system to the environment. Stress, on the other hand, is the body’s response to situations, inside and out, which interfere with the normal balances of life. Basically, every …
Spring is a wonderful time of year. It brings with it warm temperatures, beautiful flowers, and gorgeous weather. Unfortunately for many of us, spring also brings with it allergy season. Spring creates optimal conditions for the spread of the most common allergens: because of the increased plant growth pollen is at a high in the …
As a parent, one of the most stressful challenges you can face is dealing with and managing a child’s severe or deadly allergy. Knowing what to do if your child, or a child under your care is experiencing a potentially deadly allergic reaction can be the difference between a stressful afternoon, and tragedy. Read on …
