Food Allergy Bullies
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I remember reading an article a while ago about in England who was bullied due to a food allergy. I was shocked. But then it happened in my area, a minor incident, but bullying all the same. And bullying not only falls under the category of teasing with a certain food that is dangerous, but also teasing because of the allergy and making fun of alternate foods. Continue reading…
Medical Allergy Alerts
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Not so long ago, the only way to alert others of a medical condition during an emergency was with a medical alert bracelet. Not to say there is anything wrong with these now, it’s always a great idea in the case of life threatening medical conditions, like allergies or asthma, but now there are many options for adults and children. Here is a brief rundown of just a few of them: Continue reading…
Study Analyzes Antihistamines, Weight Gain
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A recent study shows that there may be some connection between antihistamine use and weight gain. In an article on kdka.com, the study is explored:
Because of their chemical similarity to certain psychiatric drugs that have been associated with weight gain, researchers wanted to look at antihistamines.
A Yale study looked at nearly 900 adults. Those taking the prescription antihistamines Zyrtec or Allegra were more likely to be overweight or obese than non-users – 45 percent versus 30 percent. Continue reading…
A Nut Allergy Skeptic (TIME article)
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After reading an article in Time, I’d love to share it. The article, A Nut Allergy Skeptic Learns the Hard Way, is written by Joel Stein, who admits he writes “obnoxiously self-righteous proclamations.” This piece is about the epidemic of nut allergies and his personal experience and beliefs. He was a non believer, saying it was a way for parents to feel special. Then, lo and behold, his child turns up with a nut allergy. Continue reading…
Possible Cure for Peanut Allergy
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I’ve heard of this before with sublingual drops, now doctors from Cambridge University are testing a technique that may functionally cure people who suffer from peanut allergies. The pilot study done by Andrew Clark and his colleagues has been successful in showing their technique may have strong possibilities of success. Continue reading…
More Allergy Medicine Recalled
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In addition to the medicine recalled earlier this year, including children’s Zyrtec and children’s Benadryl, McNeil Consumer Healthcare just announced that they have also recalled Benadryl Allergy Ultratab Tablets and Extra Strenght Tylenol Rapid Relase Gels. Continue reading…
Farm Living Cuts Allergy Rate, New Study Finds
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I just came across a study done in Sweden that shows an agricultural upbringing has anti allergy effects. Just a few years of farm living can have lifetime results in reducing allergy risks. Continue reading…
Companion Dog Causing Allergies While Helping Fight Them
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There’s a hot story in the news right now concerning a service dog and allergies. An Indianapolis woman, Emily Kysel, has a severe allergy to paprika. This allergy is so severe that if the spice is in the air around her, she can have a life threatening reaction. She has been to the emergency room five times and has had to use her injection pen on numerous occasions over the years. Continue reading…
Medicine Recall
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Many parents are cleaning out their medicine cabinets due to the voluntary recall of certain over the counter infant and children liquid medicines manufactured by McNeil Laboratories. Unfortunately, many of these are the ones we all use for allergies, some on a daily basis, like Benadryl and Zyrtec (Tylenol and Motrin are also in the recall). A friend of mine had to throw out ten bottles of medicine! Continue reading…
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
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As May is peak season for allergies and asthma, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America deems this month National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It makes it a great time to spread awareness and education about these two conditions. Continue reading…
