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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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The Challenges of Managing Asthma

May 03, 2016

Management of asthma requires understanding the underlying condition, knowledge about specific triggers (viral infections, weather changes, cigarette smoke, exercise, allergens), recognition of signs/symptoms, and prompt treatment with rescue medications. Read More

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

A Cure for Food Allergies? Not Just Yet.

Apr 16, 2015

In the United States, approximately 5-8% of all children have a food allergy. Any one of the parents of these children will tell you that they cannot wait for a cure. Food allergy reactions can occur after ingestion of just a trace amount of food. Read More

Prevention of Peanut Allergies: Are We Ready to Take the LEAP?

Feb 26, 2015

With the LEAP study, we finally have some proof that early introduction may prevent against the development of peanut allergies. Every single child enrolled in this study underwent skin prick testing and physician supervised oral challenge to peanut. Read More

Food Allergies: How to Safely Navigate Outings

Nov 24, 2014

Holiday celebrations with friends and family almost always center around food. While these visits are simply good times to many, for families of food allergy sufferers, an invite can mean preparing for a stressful event. 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