Allergies

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    Ask the Allergist: Timing Your Allergy Meds

    William E. Berger, MD answers the Ask the Allergist question: when should patients start taking allergy medication – before or during their allergy season?

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    Why Chef Cards are Important for People With Food Allergies

    Find out about the benefits of using a chef card to dine out with food allergies, and download a template to print and use.

  • A woman sits on a couch, holding a tissue to her nose. Nearby, a person offers her allergy medication along with a glass of water. A bouquet of colorful flowers is visible in the foreground.

    9 Things You Need to Know About Allergy Medications

    Dennis Williams, PharmD provides nine tips to help you get the most out of medicines that treat allergy symptoms.

  • A woman sits at a kitchen counter with her hand on her head, looking tired. She is next to two toddlers, one playing with a red toy and the other holding food. The background includes colorful drawings and kitchen items.

    Babysitters, Playdates and Food Allergies: A Matter of Trust

    Information you can use to educate and build trust with babysitters, caregivers and parents hosting playdates when you have a child with food allergies.

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    New Year’s Resolutions for Asthma and Allergies

    Seven tips for better asthma and allergy control in the new year. Make a wish list and be proactive!

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    Girl Scout Authors Food Allergy Coloring Book

    Learn how a girl scout has used her personal experience with food allergies to author a food allergy coloring book for children.

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    Ask the Allergist: Latex Allergy and Cross-Reactivity

    Dr. Sandra Gawchuk answers the Ask the Allergist question: What do patients with latex allergy need to know about cross-reactivity with fruits & vegetables?

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    Allergy & Asthma Network Partners with Backpack Health to Grant Patients Easy Access to Critical Health Information

    The Network announces that it now offers an app for people to keep their medical history and other health information to access at any…

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    Diagnosing Pet Allergies, One Protein At a Time

    Learn more about a newly approved Immunocap(R) allergy blood test for diagnosing allergies to furry animals that could be helpful in developing custom treatment…

  • A young boy in a white shirt stares anxiously at a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce, worried about possible food allergies. He sits at a glass table with a glass of water nearby, set against a plain gray background.

    Living with Food Allergies at Age 10 — And Overcoming Anxiety

    Learn more about 10-year old Austin who created “My Food Allergy Book” as a way to help himself understand his feelings about having a…

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    Amusement Parks Take Food Allergies Seriously

    Tips for having an enjoyable and safe experience at amusement parks if you or a family member has food allergies.

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    Tia Mowry Shares How Peanut Allergies Impact Her Family

    Tina Morey, the actress, of ‘Sister, Sister’ fame, is opening up about how she manages her son’s peanut allergy – and encourages others to…

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Allergies

Allergy & Asthma Network publishes content on issues regarding environmental and food allergies. Yet our understanding of what causes allergies and effective treatments is always evolving. Get the latest news and updates on allergies, check out our latest webinars on allergies, and learn about allergy research and how you can get involved.