Allergies Archives

How to use an epinephrine auto-injector

January 20, 2022/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Food Allergies, Injury and First Aid, Medications, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

Because there are several different kinds of epinephrine auto-injectors, it’s important to become familiar with how to use each type.

Food allergy-related bullying

October 12, 2021/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Bullying, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Emotions and Behavior, Food Allergies, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Special Dietary Needs, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

If your child tells you about food allergy-related bullying, tell them that you believe them and will support them to address what is happening.

Can a toddler have allergies?

September 9, 2021/in 1-2 years, 3-5 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

While a toddler isn’t likely to develop seasonal allergies until they’re about 5 years old, younger children can develop year-round allergies.

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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, Food Allergies, Gastrointestinal, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

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

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.