Health Conditions

People with rare disorders can be vulnerable in an emergency If you’re living with a rare disease, it’s important to understand the possible complications that can happen because of your rare diagnosis. This especially includes how to prepare yourself for emergencies. Emergencies can be scary for someone with a rare condition. Will first responders know […]

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 […]

If you have any chronic health condition, wearing a high-quality medical ID is critical to keeping you safe in a medical emergency. But what if you have an allergy to the nickel or metal found in many medical IDs? The itching, rash, and discomfort that metal allergies can cause are disruptive and can prevent you […]