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Crystal and Alexis' #ThatKid Story: Food Allergy Bullying

Food allergies are nothing to joke about. Crystal and Alexis share their story as a part of our #ThatKid initiative to promote allergy awareness.

We are all #ThatKid.

To amplify the voices of people whose daily lives are affected by allergies and invisible disease, we created the #ThatKid initiative. Our hope is to bring awareness to these important conditions through powerful, real-life stories, shared by people just like you.

The goals of the #ThatKid campaign are to promote understanding, empower patients through education, and help build a support network for people with allergic disease. That said, the campaign is not just for people with allergies. #ThatKid is about starting out with a diagnosis or a label but growing beyond that label so that a condition does not define you.

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Can Allergies Go Away?

Explore how and why allergies can go away over time, examine which allergies children are likely to outgrow, and learn why repeat testing is important.

Sofia's #ThatKid Story: Living with Multiple Allergies and Becoming an Advocate

Sometimes it isn’t easy being the kid who seems to be allergic to everything. Sofia discovered a silver lining and wants to share the importance of advocating for yourself when it comes to food allergies.

30 Tips for Traveling with Allergies

Traveling is a break from your normal (and allergy-safe) routine. Score 30 allergy-friendly travel strategies to ensure your allergies don’t trip you up while traveling.

Is Christmas tree allergy making you sick?

Christmas trees could be a reason for sneezin’. Learn about Christmas tree allergy, which may involve allergies to mold, pollen, dust mites, and/or sap.

Kortney’s Story: Lifelong Allergies and Taking Control

Kortney was diagnosed with allergies, asthma, and eczema as a child. She shares the lessons she’s learned over the years that have helped her take control of her symptoms and conditions.

Beyond Celiac: Five Gluten-Related Disorders

Celiac disease isn’t the only gluten-related disorder. Score insights on five gluten- or wheat-related conditions and possible steps to secure a diagnosis.

Crystal and Alexis' #ThatKid Story: Food Allergy Bullying

Food allergies are nothing to joke about. Crystal and Alexis share their story as a part of our #ThatKid initiative to promote allergy awareness.

Five Things You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Allergic Reactions

Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for those with allergies, and what allergy-related symptoms might occur? Get answers in this five-point Q&A.

We Are All #ThatKid

To amplify the voices of people whose daily lives are affected by allergies and invisible disease, we created the #ThatKid initiative. Our hope is to bring awareness to these important conditions through powerful, real-life stories, shared by people just like you.

Food allergies are not a joke.

We are all #ThatKid. To amplify the voices of people whose daily lives are affected by allergies and invisible disease, we created the #ThatKid initiative. Our hope is to bring awareness to these important conditions through powerful, real-life stories, shared by people just like you.

Gennie's #ThatKid Story: On Being Yourself

Meet Gennie: crafter, artist, and doll-clothes designer extraordinaire. Having food allergies and asthma can be challenging at times, but Gennie wants people to know that she’s just like any other kid.

A Quick Guide to Allergen Component Testing

What's the difference between whole allergen testing and allergen component testing? Discover the answer via a four-part Q&A.

6 Facts About Asthma

Learn key facts about asthma, its symptoms, triggers, and management strategies. Explore ways to manage this condition confidently with Allergy Insider.

Thomas’ #That Kid Story: Advocacy Can Save Lives

Thomas Silvera’s life changed the day he lost his son Elijah to an anaphylactic reaction. He explains what the #ThatKid hashtag means to him and encourages other to join him in his efforts to spread allergy awareness.

How to Host an Allergy-Friendly Holiday Gathering

Food allergies don’t need to crush your holiday spirit. Explore information and strategies to host a safe and festive holiday gathering.

Maria’s Story: Food Allergies and Parent Advocacy

As a parent of two children with food allergies, Maria is familiar with the anxiety that surrounds food allergies. Watch Maria's story to see how she learned to become an advocate for her children in order to keep them safe and ensure they receive the best medical care.

Allergies and U: Allergy Strategies for the College Bound

For those with allergies, heading off to college is a whole new and perhaps uncertain world. Get graduate-level advice to help score a PhD in real world allergy preparedness.

Brian’s Story: Anaphylaxis and a Lifelong Mission

Brian lost his son BJ to an anaphylactic reaction to peanuts. He talks about that experience and his decision to make educating others about food allergies his life mission. He hopes no one else has to go through what his family did.

Alcohol intolerance and allergies: Symptoms & causes

Alcohol intolerance is a physical reaction that can happen immediately or shortly after drinking alcohol. It’s not an allergy in the typical sense, but it can feel like one.

What the Saharan Dust Storm Means for Allergy Sufferers

Saharan dust and household dust comprise diverse components. Discover the key differences between these dusts and how each version can affect you.

Social distancing is a best practice. What does it mean for allergies?

Thanks to COVID-19, we're spending more time at home and outdoors, both of which can be allergen rich. Learn four tips to mitigate allergic responses in our new normal.

Is Seeing Your Doctor Safer Than Going Grocery Shopping?

Christina Canoday M.D. answers eight patient questions about office visits during the pandemic.

What is an Asthma Action Plan?

Asthma can be terrifying, but it doesn’t have to be. By identifying risk factors for attacks and establishing an asthma action plan with your healthcare provider, you can help take some of the scary out of asthma.

11 Effective ways to reduce indoor mold allergy symptoms

Discover 11 effective ways to reduce indoor mold allergy symptoms, including tips on moisture control, proper ventilation, and more to improve your indoor air quality.

How do chemicals and pollution affect respiratory health?

Curious how every day cleaning chemicals and pollution affect your breathing? Discover their impact on respiratory health, including asthma and non-allergic rhinitis. Get tips to protect your lungs and improve air quality today!

Natural Disasters & Allergies: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Health

Weather-related disasters pose serious risks to health and safety. As the International Panel on Climate Change noted in its latest synthesis report, these hazards are projected to increase in every region in the coming years.1 For allergy patients, there may be short- or long-term risk factors driven by extreme weather events such as hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other storms. This articles takes a look at potential allergy-related issues and how to stay safe from extreme weather scenarios.

How to Deal with Allergies

Need help dealing with your allergies? Dr. Lakiea Wright offers four fabulous tips. Also discover 19 tactics to reduce environmental-allergen exposure.

Is it the flu, novel coronavirus, or allergies?

Explore which symptoms are commonly associated with each condition, and learn how to reduce environmental-allergen exposure and limit the spread of germs.

How to Introduce Food Allergens to Children

Contrary to earlier advice, new guidelines recommend introducing children to allergenic foods in their first four to six months of life. Learn why, when, and how to introduce kids to these foods and what symptoms to watch for during the process.

How to help a child with seasonal allergies

Learn how to help a child with seasonal allergies by identifying symptoms and exploring effective treatments, natural remedies, and household changes.

Allergic Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Symptoms and Causes

What is pink eye? And what's the difference between allergic versus nonallergic conjunctivitis? Explore these answers and more.

Pet Allergy Symptoms: Can you still keep your furry friends?

The simplest answer is "maybe." For a deeper dive, explore insights about your symptom threshold along with pet-allergy symptoms, causes, and exposure management.

What Science Says About Diagnosing Food Allergies

Take a closer look at allergy diagnostics. Learn when testing is appropriate, what a positive allergy test might mean, and what additional testing options are available.

Living with Food Allergies and Anxiety

Lisa B. Rosenberg, a licensed child and family therapist, discusses food allergy anxiety and offers management suggestions to relieve your stress today.

Blood Allergy Tests Explained: FAQs

Learn how blood testing for allergies can help identify sensitivities, how to read IgE test results, how long it takes to get your allergy blood test results and more FAQs.

Don't put your healthcare on hold

Today's economic climate has everyone scrutinizing expenditures. See why putting your healthcare on hold might not be the best decision.

Milk allergies in babies: Symptoms & causes

Whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned caregiver, understanding milk allergy is important to ensure your baby’s health. This article will cover everything from symptoms and causes to testing options.

What are hives?

Take a closer look at hives, including types, causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Can you have allergies in the winter?

The short answer is "yes." For the long answer, check out this mini primer on year-round allergies, including symptoms, causes, and exposure-reduction tactics.

How to Grocery Shop and Cook After a Food Allergy Diagnosis

Discover 10 food-allergy shopping and cooking tips, including takeaways regarding labels, unprocessed food, grocery-trip planning, and more.

How to be Your Own Healthcare Advocate

If you are frustrated because you feel like your provider is dismissing your concerns or making you feel like you are overreacting here are some steps you can take to be an empowered patient and get a specific IgE blood test!

Everything to Know About Pollen Count

Learn about pollen counts, how they're measured, and how tracking them can help you manage seasonal allergies. Discover how long the pollen season lasts.

Food Allergy Versus Food Intolerance

Food allergy and food intolerance are not the same. Take a closer look at both conditions and explore why diagnosing food-related discomfort is critical.

10 New and Surprising Facts About Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Alpha-Gal Syndrome, aka red meat allergy, actually begins with a bite from a tick, and symptoms typically don’t occur for three to six hours after eating red meat. Weird right? Discover more about this wacky but serious syndrome.

Sesame Allergy Testing: What You Need to Know

For those diagnosed with an allergy to sesame, recent changes in federal legislation might seem like a light at the end a long and confusing food allergies tunnel.

Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Symptoms and Signs

Even if you don't have an autoimmune or allergic reaction to gluten or other wheat proteins, you can still elicit celiac-disease-like symptoms. Learn more about non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

How to Make the Most of Your Appointment with a Healthcare Provider

An effective asthma-related healthcare appointment starts before you enter your provider's office. Arm yourself with key insights about asthma and allergies prior to your visit.

Food sensitivity test vs. food allergy test

If you’re one of the many people out there who has noticed that they have stomach issues or other adverse reactions after eating select foods, you may have also wondered, “Do I have a food intolerance or is it something else?”

A Parent's Guide to Managing Allergies and Asthma During COVID-19

Allergy Insider offers five COVID-conscious suggestions to help manage childhood allergies and asthma, along with tips to prepare for an effective telehealth appointment.

HEENT: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Allergy Symptoms

Learn about allergies that impact the head, ears, eyes, nose & throat to determine if a HEENT exam is right for you. Discover more with Allergy Insider.

Can Allergies Cause Ear Infections?

Ear infections, also called otitis media, commonly are caused by allergies. Learn more about ear infections, including more causes, symptoms, and testing.

Are you an #EmpoweredPatient?

In partnership with Zestfull, we are combining our evidence-based scientific roots with the real-life experiences of the Zestfull community to explore what it means to find empowerment through allergy testing. To know is the win.

How to Prepare for a Food Allergy Emergency

The best way to ensure a positive outcome from a food-allergy emergency is to prepare for one. Learn how to recognize anaphylaxis, prevent reactions, and more.

Allergy Testing: Understanding Your Options

Blood test. Skin-prick. Food allergy challenge. Learn the pros and cons of each allergy-testing option.

Anaphylaxis: Common Symptoms and Signs

What are the symptoms of anaphylaxis and some of the most common triggers? Explore this anaphylaxis primer, which includes a short video.

Stand for food allergy inclusivity on Halloween with the Teal Pumpkin Project.

Explore the Teal Pumpkin Project, an initiative to make trick-or-treat festivities more inclusive for children living with food allergies and intolerances.

Celiac Disease Symptoms and Causes

Explore this celiac disease primer to discover basics insights, including common symptoms, potential sources of gluten, and diagnostic options.

Five Spring Allergy Myths and What They Mean for You

Allergy Insider debunks five common seasonal-allergy myths and explores related topics including the symptom threshold, nonallergic triggers, testing, and more.

How to Read a Food Label: Tips for Allergy Sufferers

Explore the eight major food allergens and how they might be listed on food labels via this graphic illustration.

What is eczema?

Did you know some allergies can cause your eczema to flare up or get worse? Check out this primer for more eczema insights.

The Science Behind Allergy Diagnostics

Ready to geek out? Learn about IgE, allergic sensitization, allergen components, and more.

Reaching the End Zone: A Food Allergy Success Story

Did a peanut allergy diagnosis prevent a young man from achieving his dream of playing college football? Almost... but then his empowered mother decided to tackle that challenge head on. Watch the full video to see this inspirational story.

How to Become a Food Allergy and Asthma Advocate

Want to advocate for your child and his or her food allergies? Explore the five-point advocacy "starter kit" from Thomas Silvera at the Elijah-Alavi Foundation.

Hay fever (allergic rhinitis): Symptoms & treatment

Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is an allergic reaction that happens when your immune system overreacts to outdoor or indoor allergens like pollen, dust mites or pet dander

Egg Allergy and Baked Goods: Can I eat them?

Explore the wacky world of allergen proteins and learn why some people with an egg allergy can eat baked eggs and others must avoid them.

Food Allergy Insights

Take a deep dive into food allergy fundamentals via a compilation of content covering diagnosis, management, and emergencies.

Seasonal Allergy Essentials

Browse a collection of seasonal allergy insights. Learn about pollen sources, pollen allergy symptoms, and seasonal allergy management solutions.

Asthma and Allergies

What is asthma, and how do allergies impact it? Explore a collection of content about asthma symptoms and management, including key insights about allergy implications.

COVID Insights and Allergy Implications

What do allergy sufferers need to know about COVID? Learn allergy-centric insights related to vaccines, COVID versus allergy symptoms, and more.

How to Make a Classroom Allergy and Asthma Friendly

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions related to asthma and allergies in the classroom so that teachers can be prepared.

Basic Info About Allergies

Expand your allergy knowledge via an assortment of content covering allergy types, symptoms, and related conditions.

Allergy Symptom Management

Learn how to manage your allergy symptoms via this compilation of tips, tools, and resources.

Allergy Testing and Diagnosis

What is allergy testing, and what allergy test options are available? Get the answers, score insights about the importance of testing, and learn about blood testing for allergies.

Asthma and Allergies

What is asthma, and how do allergies impact it? Explore a collection of content about asthma symptoms and management, including key insights about allergy implications.

Adult-Onset Food Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Discover the causes, symptoms, and management of adult-onset food allergies. Learn why you might develop allergies later in life and how to effectively manage them.

Pet Dander Allergy - What causes it and how to find relief?

Discover what causes pet dander allergies how scientific research on pet allergen components is changing the game for people with pet dander allergies.

Causes and symptoms of dust allergy

Can you be allergic to dust? Dust mites are the main culprit behind a dust allergy. Learn more about the causes and symptoms.

Oral Allergy Syndrome - Symptoms, Causes & Testing

Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome (PFAS) occurs when pollen-sensitive individuals eat foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains, causing allergic reactions.

Allergies vs. a Cold: Key differences, symptoms & testing

Learn how to tell the difference between allergies and a cold. Compare symptoms, duration, and treatment options from Allergy Insider experts.

Allergic Reactions: Types and Signs to Look For

There’s a common misconception that allergies only happen in the springtime. The reality is that allergic reactions can happen all year round. Let’s unpack this more. Before we dive into allergic reactions and what they look like, let's review some foundational allergy info.

Allergies in Children: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Along with the sunshine, outdoor activities, family time, and farewell to short days, come spring allergies (also known as hay fever). And they hit hard for many, especially children.

Why aren’t allergy medications working? Understanding non-allergic rhinitis

Allergy meds not working as expected? Understand the role of non-allergic rhinitis and how to manage it effectively.

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Allergies More Effectively

Want to make the most of your allergy-related healthcare appointment? Use this handy four-step guide to assemble the right information and prepare a thorough list of questions.

Pollen Allergy – Symptoms, Causes & Testing | Allergy Insider

Learn how to recognize and manage pollen allergies, understand triggers, and find testing options.

Cross-Reactivity Allergy

Allergy cross-reactivity occurs when the body identifies allergens as being similar. Learn more about cross-reactivity, including allergy testing options.

Common allergies by states and regions

Discover common allergens by U.S. region, from food allergies and alpha-gal to pollen, mold, and dust, plus how testing can identify your triggers.

The Atopic March: How allergies change in kids

The progression of allergies in kids (allergic march) typically starts as eczema in infancy and can progress to food and respiratory allergies later on.

Multiple Allergies and the Symptom Threshold

Discover how allergy symptoms can be triggered when exposed to multiple allergens simultaneously. Learn about the concept of "symptom threshold" and its impact on allergy sufferers.

Tools for Understanding Allergies

Track allergy symptoms and prepare for a visit with a healthcare provider.

Track your symptoms

Learn about specific allergens, including common symptoms, management, and relief.

Allergen Fact Sheets

Are you a healthcare provider? Get comprehensive information on hundreds of whole allergens and allergen components.

Allergen Encyclopedia