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Posted by: David Stukus, MD on Oct 20, 2025

Reading labels can be tricky and ingredient lists can change suddenly without warning. It is recommended that people with food allergies read all labels prior to eating products, including those they have safely eaten before.

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Food Sensitivity Tests: The Pitfalls of Home Testing Kits

At-home tests are being marketed as a convenient way to determine food sensitivity. Read what our allergy expert has to say about what these tests can and can't do.
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Food Allergies: How to Safely Navigate Outings

Holiday meals can be stressful for families managing food allergies. These simple tips will help you plan ahead, prevent reactions, and enjoy the season safely.

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Food Allergy vs. Intolerance: Knowing the Difference

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. Read More

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6 Tips for Trick-or-Treating with Food Allergies

Oct 25, 2024

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.  Read More

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Honey and Allergies: Don’t Fall for the Marketing!

Jun 13, 2024

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. Read More

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Misdiagnosing Yourself or Your Child Can Be Dangerous

Apr 03, 2024

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

Aug 30, 2023

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

While most tick bites are painless and often go unnoticed, ticks can cause serious problems for humans by transmitting infectious diseases such as Lyme Disease or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Read More

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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