Having a child with food allergies may place some strain on family vacation and travel. Fear of the unknown and the need to stay close to the comfort zone can make traveling with food allergies quite difficult.
When? Saturday, October 26th, 10am – Noon Where? 14135 Ballantyne Corporate Place Charlotte, NC 28277 The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages the awareness of food allergies and promotes inclusion of all kids for Halloween. This is a FOOD FREE event where all kids who attend will have an opportunity to trick or treat for small toys, stickers, books,[…]
Urticaria, the medical term for hives, are itchy wheals on the skin typically caused by the release of histamine from allergy cells (Mast cells and basophils). Many patients with hives also develop angioedema, swelling of the skin or of the mucosa.
An antihistamine is a medication that is typically used for allergy symptom but may also be used for other disorders. Please refer to the list below for commonly used antihistamines but, IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN IF YOU ARE TAKING AN ANTIHISTAMINE PLEASE ASK YOUR PHARMACIST.
We look forward to seeing you at our event on Thursday at 6pm, April 4th, 2019 at our Arboretum office! OIT: Food for Thought on Food Allergy Treatment with Dr. Douglas Johnston.
Food Allergy Institute of Charlotte is the premiere sponsor for the PAK 5k as part of the Greek Fest with Run for Your Life! $10 of every adult registration and $5 for every kid registration will go directly to PAK, a local non-profit supporting our food allergic community.
It can be really hard to talk to your child about their food allergy. But there are tactics you can employ to make it an easier and more positive experience.
I’m sure you can guess what occupational asthma is: asthma brought on by or made worse by certain work settings. But could you be at risk?
Do you get a stomach ache every time you eat some of your favorite foods like pizza or ice cream? If so, you’ve probably wondered if you have a milk allergy or intolerance. What is the difference between an allergy vs intolerance? Read on if you want to find out!
Charlotte, NC has been growing exponentially over the past few years and it’s no surprise to anyone. With the four seasons, beautiful trees and mild temperatures, it is clear to see why it is so desirable. Transplants are drawn in by these beautiful trees but don’t expect to be hit with allergies because of them. New arrivals wonder when the[…]
Is your skin itchy, red or dry? Does it leak fluid that crusts over when scratched? If so, there’s a chance it’s Atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as Eczema.
Rhinitis is more commonly referred to as Hay Fever. The name Hay Fever came about because symptoms would strike during hay harvesting season, when these pollens would be in the air. While a hay allergy is possible, usually people with hay fever are allergic to trees, grasses and ragweed – not hay. Hay Fever, has two[…]
When women are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, they begin to strictly monitor what they eat and drink. One thing that’s easy the forget about is the relationship between asthma and pregnancy.
Have you experienced shortness of breath simultaneously with a tight pain in your chest? If so, you’ve probably experienced an acute asthma exacerbation. This is a fancy way to say ‘asthma attack.’
The term pollen count (or mold count) is very common and you’ve probably seen this on the news: “ pollen count today ”. But what exactly is a pollen count and how does it related to your allergies?
Allergy shots, also known as Allergen immunotherapy, is a form of long-term treatment that decreases symptoms for many people with allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, conjunctivitis (eye allergy) or stinging insect allergy.
So you have allergies. Now what? Antihistamines are typically the first thing people try to alleviate the symptoms of allergies. Before you head to your local drug store, read this article to find out a little more about them!
If you find yourself having allergic reactions indoors, then a tiny creature you can’t even see might be the culprit. This creature is called a dust mite. Common dust mite allergy symptoms include, sneezing, runny nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, stuffy nose, itchy nose, mouth or throat, postnasal drip or cough. If your dust mite allergy triggers[…]
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