Q: Our 11-year-old has oral allergy syndrome (OAS) that relates to his birch pollen allergy. He gets an itchy and… Read more »
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Is It Allergy or Why Is Sunscreen Making My Skin Red and Itchy?
Question: I get allergic dermatitis with some fragrances (which I avoid). Now, I’m struggling with sunscreens. I’ve tried a couple… Read more »
Can Asthma Inhalers Make My Child’s Throat Hurt?
Q: My 10-year-old complains that taking his corticosteroid inhaler “hurts his throat.” I wonder if he just doesn’t like having… Read more »
When is There a Risk of an Airborne Food Allergy Reaction?
Q: Our allergist tells me airborne reactions are rare, usually occurring with steam from cooking seafood. But on social media,… Read more »
Can You Tell if a Child Has a ‘Not Severe’ Food Allergy?
Q: I often have people say that, “unlike your son, my child’s allergy is not that severe.” My understanding is… Read more »
What Test Best Shows if a Child Has Outgrown a Food Allergy?
Q: Our 6-year-old was diagnosed as a toddler with multiple food allergies, following trial and error with food introduction. His… Read more »
Can a Child’s Allergy to Dust Cause Sneezing Fits in the Morning?
Dr. Clifford Bassett weighs in.
Can Aloe Vera Make Your Skin Break Out in a Rash?
Q: I was using an eye shadow that made my eyelids break out in dermatitis. (l have fragrance skin allergies).… Read more »
Can Stress Trigger Asthma Symptoms?
Q: I have moderate asthma and work in a busy accounting department. As we get into a stressful tax period,… Read more »