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Back to School: Your Child’s Allergy and Asthma Care

Back to School: Your Child’s Allergy and Asthma Care

Managing your child’s allergy and asthma care is crucial for their overall well-being, especially with the return to school. A proactive approach can help ensure that your child understands their responsibilities in managing their conditions, contributing to a healthier and more enjoyable school experience. Parents should regularly discuss their child’s specific allergies and asthma triggers and reinforce the importance of adhering to their care plan. Understanding your child’s allergy and...

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Allergies and Flying: Taking Allergies to New Heights

Allergies and Flying: Taking Allergies to New Heights

Allergies and Flying…Having an allergy attack mid-flight can be one of the scariest experiences a person can endure. Since there are limited supplies and medical aid on an aircraft, most airlines have taken the necessary precautions to ensure that their passengers are taken care of while on board. Some U.S. airlines have even changed their policies to accommodate passengers who have food allergies. Allergies and Flying: Peanut Allergy Being allergic to peanuts is one of the most common types of food...

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Food Allergy v. Food Intolerance

Food Allergy v. Food Intolerance

Have you ever eaten something that you had a bad reaction to? Well, having a physical response to a specific type of food could either mean that you have a food allergy or food intolerance. Most people often confuse the two because similar symptoms occur. Although food intolerance is more common, it’s important to differentiate between the two so that you are able to identify any life-threatening reactions. What having a Food Allergy Means? Having a food allergy is the result of your immune system reacting to a...

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