Q. Recently my mother was babysitting my son, who is 3 years old and peanut-allergic. She called me distressed; she… Read more »
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Are Smears on a Football a Risk for Nut Allergies?
Q: My son goes to high school next fall and wants to try out for the football team. He has… Read more »
Sports Breathing Issues – Asthma or Not?
Q: My teenage son had a second spell of bad breathing during a school basketball game. Even when he stopped… Read more »
Safe Makeup Tips for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Q. My teenage daughter has eczema (atopic dermatitis) that now seems under control. She’s been asking about wearing makeup lately.… Read more »
Can Exercise Trigger a Food-Allergy Reaction?
Q: My son recently passed a baked milk challenge at his allergist’s office. I regularly feed him small pieces of… Read more »
Controlling Seasonal Allergies
Q: My daughter is 10 and has allergies to pollen, dust, cats and peanuts. In the months of her allergies… Read more »
Is It Safe For Those With Shellfish Allergy To Consume Sea Salt?
Q: I’m a chef and often prepare food to serve to allergic customers. Is it safe for those with shellfish… Read more »
Can Fruit & Vegetable Allergies be Related to a Pollen Allergy?
Q: Over the past year, I started getting a terribly itchy mouth if I ate apples or pears or celery.… Read more »
What is Contact Dermatitis?
Q. I have hand eczema that is red, scaly and itchy. My doctor thinks it’s “contact dermatitis” and is sending… Read more »
What Type of Formula Can I Give to My Milk-Allergic Baby?
Q: I’ve been breastfeeding, and would like to begin introducing formula to my milk-allergic baby. I’m confused about which type… Read more »