Managing Allergies
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Coming Home to Allergy Perils
It was a shock to learn that nuts had become a staple of my family’s diet. Back from college for COVID-19, I had to be on alert.
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Tips for Dating in College
Beware the food allergy perils in boozy parties and hook-ups. But you can find a date who finds you interesting, allergies and all.
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I Had COVID-19 With Asthma
Within 3 days, the virus took hold, with fever and difficulty breathing. As someone with asthma, the specter of hospitalization hung over each hour.
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Dairy Allergy Rocked My World
The milk allergy diagnosis as an adult was a shocker. At first I felt desperate, but then I got busy working on my “new normal”.
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Finding Inclusion at the Park
I lobbied for allergy signs in our city’s parks. My son was thrilled to hear – we got our signs!
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Not All Ambulances Have Epi
Not all ambulances have epinephrine and not all first responders can use it, as this writer learned the hard way.