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Allergies are triggered by an immune response to what your body (mistakenly) perceives to be a “foreign invader,” what we call an allergen. Some of the most common allergens are pollen, pet dander, mold, dust mites, and certain foods.
Read MoreIn a recent blog post, Dr. Z noted the biggest misconception people have about allergies and asthma is that they just have to suffer with it—that there’s nothing they can do except take allergy medication to manage their symptoms.
Read MoreThis week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 16 years of age and older. The emergency use authorization allows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed […]
Read MoreWhat’s the connection between kids, allergies, and COVID? According to Dr. Z, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted where kids are spending their time, the foods they’re eating, and the different allergens they’re exposed to. All of this can result in the worsening of allergy symptoms. With allergies on the rise, here’s what parents need to be aware of.
Read MoreChoosing a holiday gift you know they’ll love is hard enough, but buying a gift for someone with allergies can be especially challenging. As the holiday season gets into full swing, we thought it might be helpful to share some ideas for the people with allergies on your list.
Read MorePeople often confuse having a food allergy and having a food intolerance or sensitivity. Although these two conditions both occur with the consumption of certain foods, the causes are quite different.
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