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Asthma & Respiratory Illnesses: 5 Things to Know
24
Jan 2024
Asthma & Respiratory Illnesses: 5 Things to Know
Each season has respiratory illnesses that can be problematic for kids -- especially for those with asthma. Learn how to manage them.
By: Michael Sherenian, MD | 0
Healthy Living
Why Your Child Most Likely Does Not Have A Penicillin Allergy
01
Dec 2023
Why Your Child Most Likely Does Not Have A Penicillin Allergy
More than 95% of kids with a penicillin allergy on their medical charts are found not to be allergic after going through allergy testing.
By: Andrew Winslow, MD | 0
Food Allergies
Food Allergy vs. Intolerance: What’s the Difference?
16
May 2023
Food Allergy vs. Intolerance: What’s the Difference?
Food allergy and intolerance are often used interchangeably, but are actually quite different. Learn the difference and how to handle them.
By: Dr. Amal Assa'ad | 4
Food Allergies
Tips For Hosting A Food-Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal
15
Nov 2022
Tips For Hosting A Food-Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal
When you have a guest with food allergies, preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be a challenge. Find tips and recipes from one of our dietitians for hosting a food-allergy-friendly Thanksgiving meal.
By: Alison Cassin, MS, RD, LD | 2
Food Allergies
How to Read a Label For Food Allergies
12
Aug 2020
How to Read a Label For Food Allergies
Every child with food allergies is different. Some need to avoid even the most minuscule amounts of an allergen, while others may be tolerant of those very small amounts. Learn how to read a label for food allergies so that those allergens can be avoided.
By: Ashley Devonshire, MD, MPH | 0
Healthy Living
Amoxicillin Allergy & Amoxicillin Rash Are Often Mislabeled
18
Dec 2019
Amoxicillin Allergy & Amoxicillin Rash Are Often Mislabeled
Many people who think they are allergic to amoxicillin are not actually allergic to it. In fact, only about 1% of the population truly has an amoxicillin allergy. An allergist explains why this is an individual and public health issue, and what parents can do about it.
By: Sandy Durrani, MD | 3
Food Allergies
How to Talk to Party Hosts About Kids’ Nut Allergies
04
Dec 2019
How to Talk to Party Hosts About Kids’ Nut Allergies
The holidays can be particularly stressful for families of kids with nut allergies, especially when attending parties outside of the home. The key to doing this safely and successfully is to have a conversation with the host ahead of time. Read a few tips on how to do this.
By: Rachel Camper | 9
Food Allergies
Allergy Skin Prick Test: What’s It Like?
13
May 2019
Allergy Skin Prick Test: What’s It Like?
An allergy skin prick test can either confirm or deny an allergy to a specific substance and works for both food and environmental allergies. Read to learn what happens during this test and why it may take a couple of hours.
By: Kelly Metz, RN | 2
Food Allergies
How Our Family Handles Trick-or-Treating With Food Allergies
18
Oct 2018
How Our Family Handles Trick-or-Treating With Food Allergies
For food allergy families, the scariest part of Halloween is the "unsafe" treats on trick-or-treat night. Read how one family handles trick-or-treating with food allergies safely, while still enjoying the holiday.
By: Rachel Camper | 3
Healthy Living
6 Steps to Help Control Allergic Asthma in Kids
29
May 2018
6 Steps to Help Control Allergic Asthma in Kids
About 80-90% of kids who have asthma also have allergies, or allergic asthma. Kids need a comprehensive plan to treat it, as a single intervention isn't effective. Read a pediatric allergist's six steps to help get it under control.
By: Sandy Durrani, MD | 0
Food Allergies
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy: How it Gave Us Peace of Mind
14
May 2018
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy: How it Gave Us Peace of Mind
Peanut oral immunotherapy works similarly to allergy shots, where patients eat a progressive amount of the allergen until they build up a tolerance, or immunity, to it. Read one patient's experience and how it gave his family peace of mind.
By: Courtney Campbell-Saxton | 4
Fitness and Nutrition
5 Tips for Packing a Well-Rounded Nut-Free Lunch
23
Sep 2016
5 Tips for Packing a Well-Rounded Nut-Free Lunch
Helpful tips for packing a well-rounded and nut-free lunch, from one of our dietitians.
By: Alison Cassin, MS, RD, LD | 0
Healthy Living
3 Tips for Coping with Spring Allergies
20
May 2016
3 Tips for Coping with Spring Allergies
Simple ways to manage the symptoms of your child's spring allergies.
By: Denise M. Warrick, MD | 1
Research and Discoveries
Study Shows Biologic Basis for Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
21
Apr 2015
Study Shows Biologic Basis for Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
Asthma is a frustrating condition for patients, parents and doctors alike, for many different reasons. From my perspective, it’s frustrating because not all patients respond well to treatment; in fact, 40-70% of patients do not respond optimally to the treatments we currently have for chronic and acute asthma. As a pediatric allergist and immunologist, I am
By: Gurjit Hershey, MD, PhD | 4
Rare and Complex Conditions
Life With EoE Times Three
19
Sep 2014
Life With EoE Times Three
I have three kids and a husband with EoE. So I guess that’s really four under one roof! I also have a baby that may be following suit; my guess is that she will probably be diagnosed in the next year as well. If you’re not familiar with EoE, or eosinophilic esophagitis, it is an
By: Kara Root | 19
Rare and Complex Conditions
Epinephrine: it’s still our fail safe
05
Aug 2013
Epinephrine: it’s still our fail safe
A recent CNN news story sent shock waves through me. As a mother of a child with multiple food allergies, including nuts, I’ve always been mentally reassured by his epinephrine pen.  Wherever we go, whatever restaurant we eat at, I know that if my questioning and due diligence of food allergens on the menu fails,
By: Rachel Camper | 6
Research and Discoveries
 

16
Aug 2012
Infants Exposed to Specific Molds Have Higher Asthma Risk
The following article recently appeared in UC Health News. It has been edited for this format. Cincinnati-based researchers have found that exposure to three types of mold during infancy may have a direct link to asthma development during childhood. These forms of mold—Aspergillus ochraceus, Aspergillus unguis and Penicillium variable—are typically found growing in water-damaged homes,
By: Social Media Team | 0

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