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Kathleen MacNaughton

Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 10/01/2009, comments (0)

Clean Up Your Air for Better Allergy Control

When you have nasal, eye and skin allergies, environment is everything. If it wasn't for the environment we live in, work in and play in, we wouldn't even have allergies after all! You see, the things that set off your allergy symptoms in the first place are part of the environment around you. Things like: Tree, grass and weed pollens Animal... Read moreChevron
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Gina Clowes

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Founder of AllergyMoms.com
posted 10/01/2009, comment (1)

Immunotherapy Allergy Treatment For Peanut Allergies and Beyond

With all of the talk about peanut immunotherapy these days, you'd think that the cure for these life-threatening allergies was right around the corner. While there is no quick fix, immunotherapy in one of the various forms may well be a viable option for treatment of food and environmental allergies.   As my son has acquired more allergies... Read moreChevron
magicbean
posted 09/13/2009, comment (1)

increased allergies after allergy shots

I've been getting allergy shots for four months now, it's a cocktail for environmental, wasp, and animal allergies.   After one anaphylactic reaction (happened over an hour after the shot), I have had allergies WORSE than any time in my life.  I've developed asthma, have to take multiple benadryls a day.  It's never been like... Read moreChevron
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

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posted 08/26/2009, comment (1)

Remembering Senator Edward Kennedy

As the world remembers the work and legacy of Senator Edward Kennedy, many are focused on his work to promote health care for all who need it here in the United States.  Some disagreed with his aim, but few could really question the source of his passion.  He expressed the passion of a parent whose son is asthmatic.  That son,... Read moreChevron
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Gina Clowes

Gina Clowes

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Founder of AllergyMoms.com
posted 08/19/2009, comments (0)

Taking Your Child's Food Allergies Back to School

If you haven't done so already, you still have some time to discuss your child's food allergies with your teachers and school administrators with the goal to develop a plan to keep your child safe and included at school. With the last days of summer winding down, you'll want to request a meeting right away. The steps below will give you a general... Read moreChevron
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