Some allergies can lead to a severe or systemic allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis may involve a rash, swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and other severe symptoms. Typically, anaphylaxis affects more than one system of the body, but may only affect one system at the start of the reaction. Systemic allergic reactions can be fatal […]
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Managing Your Allergies: Reading Food Labels
When you have a food allergy, it is important that you practice avoidance to make sure that you do not have any severe allergic reactions. One of the most important things that you can do to protect yourself against food allergens is to read food labels, yet this is a bit different than monitoring carbs […]
Managing Allergies During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a joyous time, but it can also be very uncomfortable and a bit scary. You want to do everything you can to protect your baby and have a healthy delivery. Yet, at the same time, it is important to take care of yourself as well. While you may not want to take any […]
The Best Time to Introduce Potentially Allergenic Foods to Children
When allergic conditions run in the family, parents may be wary of introducing potentially allergenic foods to their children. Yet sometimes, delaying exposure to certain foods can actually increase the risk of an allergy developing. Here are some tips on the best ways and times to introduce foods to children. What Not to Do Unless […]
What is Oral Allergy Syndrome or Pollen Food Syndrome?
Oral allergy syndrome and pollen food syndrome are two names for the same diagnosis. Those who have hay fever or other seasonal allergies may also have oral allergy syndrome. Oral allergy syndrome affects over 50 percent of the population with an allergy to birch tree. Learn what it is, how it is diagnosed, and how […]
