What to Know About Food Allergy Tests for Children
If you suspect your child has food allergies, as approximately one in 13 children do, according to the CDC, you may be thinking about bringing them in for an allergy test. Unfortunately, current allergy tests are imperfect, and they’re used to confirm an allergy rather than discover it. Below we review what else you should…
Don’t Let Allergy Symptoms Detract From This Year – Seek Treatment
If you’re one of the more than 50 million people in the U.S. who experience allergies each year, you know what a pain they can be. Regardless of the type of allergies you have, if you have yet to find relief from your symptoms make it a priority to seek treatment this year. Common Allergy…
How To Get a Good Night’s Sleep With Allergies
Getting quality sleep every night is essential to our overall health and quality of life. Unfortunately, many different factors can negatively affect our sleep quality including stress, too much caffeine and chronic health conditions like allergies. Let’s take a closer look at how allergy symptoms can impact your sleep and what steps to take to…
Is There a Link Between Allergies & Vertigo?
When it comes to your allergies, you expect the usual symptoms, including itchy eyes, congestion, runny nose, sneezing and hives. But did you know that you can experience dizziness and vertigo as a result of an allergic reaction? We review the connection below. How Allergies Occur Your immune system works to protect your body from…
How to Avoid Food Allergy Scares While Trick-or-Treating
Halloween is a scary time, but for the parents of 1 in 13 children with food allergies, it can be downright terrifying. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid food allergy scares this Halloween. We provide tips below. Look for Teal Pumpkins The Teal Pumpkin Project, started by Food Allergy Research & Education in 2014, is…
Should My Child Receive an Allergy Test?
Pediatric allergies are very common. The sooner you are able to identify symptoms and confirm your child’s allergies, the sooner you can find the right treatment and help improve the quality of their life. Common Allergy Symptoms Allergy symptoms can depend on the type of allergy your child has and may include: Upset stomach Skin…
How to Reduce Indoor Allergens
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the main sources of indoor allergens include pets, wall-to-wall carpet, soft furniture, stuffed toys, bedding, damp areas, indoor plants, mattresses not in allergy covers and bedding you can’t wash in hot water. Allergens from these surfaces can then enter the air. Below we review tips to…
How to Manage Your Allergies While Camping
There’s nothing better in the summer than disconnecting from technology, getting some fresh air and soaking up some vitamin D during a camping trip at Sutton Falls. But for people with allergies, their symptoms can make it challenging to relax and unwind. Below we review how to manage your allergies while camping. Prepare Medications Many…
Three Tips for Talking to Children About Their Food Allergies
If you have a young child with food allergies, you might be wondering how to talk to them about it in a way that is helpful and informative without being overwhelming or frightening. The good news is there are several tips to help communicate with your child in an effective way that will help keep…
Is There a Link Between Allergies & Depression?
Depression, a mood disorder characterized by feelings of sadness and loss of interest, can interfere with your daily life and ability to function. The World Health Organization reports that depression is common, affecting approximately 5% of adults worldwide. Depression has been linked to many other conditions, including anxiety and hearing loss. It may surprise you…