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Posted by: David Stukus, MD on Oct 15, 2025

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
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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It's the Worst Pollen Season Ever!

Mar 22, 2016

Well, ok…not really. But the headlines will scream this every spring. It is true that millions of adults and children suffer from seasonal allergies. It is also true that the duration of spring pollen season appears to be getting longer in many parts of the world. Read More

Are Scented Candles and Air Fresheners Harming Your Child?

Dec 03, 2015

Scented candles and air fresheners are popular items that many families use inside their homes. But recent reports have found their way to the internet regarding the potential harm from these items, some of which are exaggerated or misconstrued, whereas others have more merit. Read More

Oral Allergy Syndrome: The Hidden Allergy

Jul 30, 2015

Do you also have seasonal allergies to tree, grass, or ragweed pollen? If so, you likely have oral allergy syndrome (OAS), also known as pollen-food syndrome. Read More

How to Navigate the Internet for Health Information

Jun 05, 2014

If you’re like me, then you have used the internet to search for health related information – A LOT. One report indicated that Americans spend an average of 52 hours a year obtaining information from the internet, but actually only visited with a physician 3 times a year. Read More

What is Allergy Induced Asthma?

May 22, 2014

For many people with asthma, spring can be a very challenging time of the year. Rapid changes in the weather and lingering upper respiratory viruses can both cause breathing difficulties. Read More

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Autumn Asthma Attacks

Oct 02, 2013

Just as millions of children head back to school every autumn, hospitals are always bustling with emergency room and inpatient visits at the same time. October is one of the busiest months of the year in regards to severe asthma attacks. Read More

Allergic Reactions to Stings and Bites

Aug 09, 2013

The day before I was to have my senior picture taken in high school, I was stung on my right hand by a wasp. My entire hand and wrist swelled to about three times its normal size. Read More

What to Expect When Seeing a Pediatric Specialist

Jul 24, 2013

When your child is referred to a specialist, it can be a daunting experience. You often have to wait weeks (or months) for an appointment and may need to travel a significant distance just to get to the doctor’s office. Read More