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Kathleen MacNaughton

Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 07/07/2009, comments (0)

Oral Allergy Syndrome or Pollen Food Allergy - The Facts

People often ask questions here about itching in the throat, mouth and nose. While it's true that this type of itching is frequently related to nasal allergies, it could be something more too, a condition known as Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS for short) or pollen food allergy.   With this condition, people who have certain types of pollen... Read moreChevron
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Gina Clowes

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posted 07/07/2009, comments (0)

Managing Food Allergies Like A Pro and Having Fun Doing It

I was relaxed and smiling on July 5th as I wrote this article.   I planned a small gathering at my home with two other families affected by food allergies. I met both of these moms years ago at my local support group meetings. We've become close friends as we share the trials and tribulations of raising a child with food... Read moreChevron
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Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 07/01/2009, comments (0)

Tips for Staying Healthy and Avoiding Allergies Over the 4th of July

The annual birthday celebration for the United States is this weekend. Follow these tips to stay healthy over the 4th of July, so you can enjoy all your planned fun outdoor and family activities.   Allergy Triggers Are Lurking in All the Fun Places Planning to attend an outdoor barbecue with family and friends? If so, watch out that you... Read moreChevron
Candice Jones

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Mom of a 2 year old
posted 06/30/2009, comment (1)

2 Year Old Son suffering with eczema/contact allergies

If anyone has any experience with dealing with eczema/ skin contact allergies... I'm begging for help and knowledge.  My son has been tested twice for allergies, once through blood, and once as a skin test.  Nothing showed up.  Of course, it isn't exactly accurate considering his age.  We are doing a 2 week trial right now with... Read moreChevron
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Gina Clowes

Gina Clowes

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Founder of AllergyMoms.com
posted 06/19/2009, comment (1)

4 Steps to Stop Overprotecting Your Allergic Child

Our job as parents is to protect our children, but our goal is to raise a responsible adult.  When a child has a serious health issue, it's natural that we hold on a little tighter and often for a little longer. When the stakes are very high, as they are with life threatening food allergies and asthma, we do not have the luxury of allowing... Read moreChevron
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