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Managing Shellfish and Fish Allergies
There is no cure for allergies to fish or shellfish, so people who develop allergies to seafood must avoid even small traces of the foods that cause them to react.
Testing For Food Allergies
One of the biggest challenges for people with food allergies is to figure out exactly what’s causing the problem. North… Read more »
Our Allergy Travel Guide: Planning Ahead
Don’t let food allergies keep you from your dream vacation. Be smart and be prepared and you’ll be ready to handle almost any situation that comes your way.
Asthma Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
I think I have asthma. Now what?
All About Asthma
Asthma is a lifelong, chronic condition. There is no cure.
Keeping an Allergy-Friendly Kitchen
You’ve been given the list of foods to avoid and the task of reading the labels on everything in your kitchen. Here’s what to do.
Asthma Inhalers and How They Work
Most of the commonly used asthma medications are inhalers. These devices deliver medications right to the lungs, allowing them to work only where they are needed.
All About Celiac Disease and Celiac Testing
Celiac disease, from the Latin word for “abdominal cavity,” occurs when the body rejects a protein called gluten, which is found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye.
Celiac Symptoms: The Full Gamut
The symptoms of celiac disease can involve multiple organs and range widely in both severity and type.