Allergies

If you are at risk for severe, life-threatening allergic reactions (also called anaphylaxis), then carrying an EpiPen– an auto-injector that can deliver a dose of the medication epinephrine– could save your life in an emergency. Let’s take a closer look at what an EpiPen is, why someone could need one, and who uses them. What […]

More than 170 foods have been reported to cause allergic reactions, but just nine are considered the most common in the United States. High on the list of common foods that cause allergic reactions are tree nuts. Not to be confused with peanuts, which are legumes that grow underground, tree nuts grow on trees and […]

Allergies to certain foods or environmental elements have become increasingly common, and severe reactions to allergy triggers are on the rise as well. A 2014 study reports that close to 2% of the United States population is living with severe anaphylactic allergies. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening physical reaction to an allergen – often something very […]

As summer comes to an end, parents are preparing for the start of a new school year. For parents of children living with allergies, going back to school can be an especially stressful time. Parents, typically, can best control their children’s exposure to allergens as well as recognize the first symptoms of an allergic reaction. […]

As the holidays approach, we want our children to enjoy all school festivities. However, as a parent of a child with food allergies, this also brings extra concerns and stress. Studies show that activities outside the norm, like class parties, present a higher risk for children with food allergies. The goal is to ensure that […]