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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…