Are Allergy Medications Safe for Young Children?
Seasonal allergies can happen to pretty much anyone, including small children. If your young child comes home with a runny nose and watery eyes after playing at Woodruff Park or other areas in metro Atlanta where pollen levels are high, they likely have allergies. You may wonder whether or not allergy medication is safe for…
How to Get a Food Allergy Test
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, about 32 million people have food allergies in the U.S. If you suspect you’re one of this number, it’s important to get a food allergy test so you know exactly what you’re reactive to and can eliminate it from your diet to prevent symptoms. We review…
Learn About Allergy Fatigue: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
When you think of allergy symptoms, you probably consider itchy eyes, congestion, runny nose, sneezing, scratchy throat and hives. What many don’t realize is that allergies can also lead to fatigue. We review the connection below. What Is Allergy Fatigue? Allergy fatigue describes the feeling of persistent tiredness, decreased motivation and mood problems during an…
Will Allergy Medication or Immunotherapy Work Better for Me?
If you suffer from allergies when jogging in Grant Park, you know that you’ll do just about anything to feel better during a reaction. While practicing avoidance is usually the first line of defense against allergies, sometimes this is not possible or enough. This is where other treatments come into play. There are generally two…
Tips for Navigating Thanksgiving Dinner with Food Allergies
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, “About 32 million people have food allergies in the U.S.” If you’re one of this population, events and holidays like Thanksgiving might be a little stressful. Below we review tips for navigating Thanksgiving dinner with food allergies. Offer to Host If you’re the one hosting, you…
What To Know About Seafood Allergies
Seafood allergies are fairly common. Research has determined that roughly 2.3% of the population of the United States (6.6 million) have food allergies. If you or your child has been recently diagnosed with a seafood allergy, you probably have a lot of questions. Let’s go over some of the basics of seafood allergies and how…
How To Get a Good Night’s Sleep When You Have Allergies
Getting quality sleep every night is essential to your overall health. Many factors can contribute to sleep problems, including allergies. Thankfully, there are ways to prevent allergy symptoms from getting in the way of much-needed rest. How Allergies Make It Harder To Sleep Allergy symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy eyes and throat can…
Have Kids with Food Allergies? Keep an Eye Out for Teal Pumpkins This Halloween
There’s no time of the year more fun for your kids than when they get to dress up as their favorite character and go door-to-door to collect treats. If you have kids with food allergies, however, this time could be stressful. Fortunately, there’s a new movement called the Teal Pumpkin Project that allows kids with…
How To Help Your Child Manage Their Fall Allergies in the Classroom
Seasonal allergies are a common problem for children. Data collected in 2012 showed that 9% or 6.6 million children had reported hay fever in the past 12 months. While some children may be more prone to experiencing worse allergy symptoms in the spring or summer, others have their biggest flare-ups in the fall. This unfortunately…
What Are Common Fall Allergy Triggers?
When most people think of seasonal allergies, they think of the explosion of pollen that happens in the spring. However, there are many plants that pollinate in the fall that can cause symptoms, and some allergens can occur year-round. We review some common fall allergy triggers and how to find relief below. Pollen According to…
