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Tips for Parents of Children with Allergies
It's always tough to be a parent, but when your child has allergies you have an added layer of worry and responsibility. At a time when many young kids are learning their way in the world, you have to arm them with the knowledge to stay safe and protect them from...
Common Food Allergy Myths
Food allergies are more common than ever before. In the United States, the occurrence of food allergies in children went up 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. Potentially life-threatening allergies affect increasing numbers of adults worldwide, although researchers...
7 Winter Allergies that May Surprise You [Infographic]
Think in the long, cold winter all your allergies will go away? We hate to be bearers of bad news, but think again. You may think that winter means your allergies head down south or go into hibernation. Sadly, there are several reasons your allergies can act up! Here...
Managing Pet Allergies
Pet hair on its own doesn't cause allergies, but it's the vehicle that transports the real culprit of human allergies: pet dander - flakes of skin very much like human dandruff. More specifically, the proteins in the skin flakes cause an allergic reaction in some...
Food Allergy Prevention Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are a time for celebrations that largely revolve around food. For someone with food allergies, it can be particularly stressful, as the need to be safe comes in conflict with a desire to be social. By following a few simple tips, you can participate fully...
How to Keep Your College Dorm Free of Dust and Allergens
If you suffer from allergies, you may find yourself sneezing, coughing and itching while at college. Even if you don't usually have allergies, moving to a new city, or into a different environment, can trigger new allergies. If you're struggling with seasonal...