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Sloane Miller

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posted 09/05/2008, comments (0)

Managing Latex and Adhesive Allergies Before Surgery

his month, I'm going in for an arthroscopic knee procedure. I've had a few day surgeries and outpatient procedures and I always bring up allergies and asthma early on. As in, "I have asthma, keep an eye on my breathing during the procedure please" and, "I have food allergies, so here's the list, just in case, that's related to any medication... Read more Chevron

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Gina Clowes

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posted 09/03/2008, comments (0)

Allergy-Safe Classroom Parties For Kids

Although there is a lot of attention on peanut-free tables and banning peanut butter from school cafeterias, studies show that most food allergic reactions at school happen outside the cafeteria. Classroom parties and other situations out of the ordinary can put food allergic children at increased risk. With Halloween parties around the... Read more Chevron

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Jamie Martin

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posted 08/28/2008, comments (0)

How to Deal With Food Allergy Bullies (including Parents)

As mentioned during my previous blog, sending your food allergic child to school can be worrisome and stressful for multiple reasons. Not only do you have to worry about your child's physical safety, but you have the additional concerns of their emotional health because they may eventually encounter someone who will be completely insensitive,... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/21/2008, comments (0)

Ragweed Allergies Linked to "Itchy Throat" (or Oral Allergy Syndrome)

So, I left my office for a stroll in the summer sunshine, to breathe in some fresh air and stretch my legs and within five minutes my nose was stuffed, my mouth, tongue and lips were itchy and the insides of my ears were itchy too. What was going on? Ragweed. As of August 12th, here in New York, I was an itchy-mouth mess all due... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/20/2008, comments (0)

8 Ways to Prepare Food Allergic Teens for College

A new report from the University of Michigan might be alarming, but it shouldn't be surprising: "College students with food allergies aren't avoiding the foods they know they shouldn't eat. Students of all ages are not treated with potentially life-saving epinephrine as often as they should be. And instructors, roommates and friends often are not... Read more Chevron

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