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Posted by: David Stukus, MD on Feb 19, 2025

A food allergy diagnosis can dramatically alter one’s life. While many people experience various symptoms after eating certain foods, it is important to understand the differences between food allergy and intolerance.

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6 Tips for Trick-or-Treating with Food Allergies
Any food centered event can introduce challenges for families and children with food allergies. Trick or treating and Halloween celebrations, in particular, present opportunities for increased exposure to food allergens, which can be present in candy and other treats. 
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Honey and Allergies: Don’t Fall for the Marketing!

Honey is often touted as a treatment for seasonal allergies (especially if it’s local or organic). While honey does taste delicious, unfortunately it is not a proven treatment for allergies.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Misdiagnosing Yourself or Your Child Can Be Dangerous

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Instead of relying solely upon the internet to help answer all of your health questions, consider using that as a starting point for conversations with your (or your child’s) personal doctor. Read More

How to Outsmart a Yellow Jacket

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Whether you are allergic or not, it is best to avoid being stung, and the best way to keep from getting stung is to outsmart them. Here are the top 5 ways to do just that. Read More

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The Lone Star Tick and Red Meat Allergy: Should You Be Concerned?

Apr 04, 2023

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COVID-19 and Pollen Allergies: The Perfect Storm

Apr 16, 2021

As much as we all hoped we wouldn’t have to worry about this again, the COVID-19 pandemic persists as the spring tree pollen season begins. Pollen allergies affect millions of children and adults, causing misery for weeks to months each spring, summer, and autumn. Read More

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COVID-19 and Asthma: Some Good News

Mar 16, 2021

For the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought scary headlines and discouraging news reports. Well, it’s time for the millions of adults and children living with asthma to hear some good news for once. Read More

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The Myth of the Hypoallergenic Dog

Nov 25, 2020

About two-thirds of homes in the United States have at least one pet, and most of these have dogs. In addition, 10-20% of all children and adults across the world are allergic to dogs. That means there are a lot of people that live with the very animal that can cause them misery. Read More

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Asthma and Cleaning Products: A Complicated Relationship

Sep 16, 2020

Many people can have well-controlled asthma for months at a time, then suddenly develop difficulty breathing after coming in contact with one of their triggers. Read More

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Eczema: Separating Fact from Fiction

Jun 17, 2020

Eczema is one of the most common chronic skin conditions affecting infants and children. Eczema can range from mild to severe and can be very debilitating for some children, causing scarring, poor sleep and strain on family dynamics. Read More