Common allergy triggers include pollen, ragweed, mold, pet dander and dust mites, and that's not including people with food allergies. Trigger avoidance is one of the most effective forms of treatment, but it can be difficult to do. Minimizing your triggers as much as possible is important to living well with allergies.
There is a certain art to being a good guest, even when you're visiting family (yes, family), and being a guest with food allergies has a certain set of extra special needs. Here are some of my tips on how to be a great allergic guest who gets asked back again and again. Communicate. Tone is a huge part of good communication so keep…
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