Allergies Archives

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Types of gluten intolerance

May 14, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Gastrointestinal, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

Types of gluten intolerance include celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and wheat allergy.

Going to college with celiac disease

May 3, 2021/in 13-18 years, Allergies, College, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Special Dietary Needs /by Rise and Shine

Although this may seem overwhelming, you want to make sure your child is prepared and able to follow a gluten-free diet while still enjoying campus living.

Is it COVID-19 or seasonal allergies?

March 31, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Coronavirus, Diseases and Conditions, Right Highlight, Symptoms and exposure /by Rise and Shine

There is some overlap between seasonal allergy symptoms and COVID-19, so sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference. Here is a quick review of allergy symptoms versus COVID-19 symptoms.

Does my child really have a penicillin allergy?

January 20, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

Less than 10% of all people who report a penicillin allergy are truly allergic. Of those who are truly allergic to penicillin, over 80% will lose their allergic tendency over a period of ten years.