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Controlling Eczema Flare-Ups in the Summer
Q. I am a 26-year-old with atopic dermatitis that is reasonably well controlled in cool weather. But last summer l… Read more »
How Musicians with Asthma Can Take Control of Their Symptoms
Q: My 15-year-old has asthma and is learning to play the saxophone. If he practices a lot, he has shortness… Read more »
Should I Introduce Shellfish to a Peanut and Tree Nut Allergic Child?
Q: My daughter has severe allergies to peanut and tree nuts. We’d like to know if she’s safe to eat… Read more »
How Often Should Someone Be Retested for Food Allergies?
Q: Our youngest child was tested and diagnosed with multiple allergies (egg, cow’s milk and later peanut) following symptoms including… Read more »
Kissing With Severe Food Allergies
Q: I’m a teenager with severe allergies and I’m wondering about kissing. If my boyfriend eats something that I’m allergic… Read more »
Can Puberty Make Allergy Symptoms Worse?
Q: My 12-year-old with legume allergies had only had mild reactions. Then recently she ate food that turned out to… Read more »
Can a Child With a Peanut or Nut Allergy React to Dog Treats With Allergens?
Q: My son has peanut and tree nut allergies and we now own a dog, and on weekdays she is… Read more »
How to Keep a Food Diary and Other Info to Bring to a First Allergist’s Visit
Q: For the second time, our 1-year-old has broken out in hives after eating. And this time was worse –… Read more »
How a Coach Can Help a Child Having an Asthma Attack
Q: I’m a baseball coach and one of our team members recently had a mild asthma attack. I followed the… Read more »