From EverydayHealth.comYes, you can suffer symptoms of seasonal allergies in winter, too.Most people don’t associate winter with allergies, but allergies persist into and through the cold months. Though it’s important to know that winter allergies do pose slightly different problems than they do during other seasons. (And knowing how to avoid them or minimize triggers can…
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Read MoreBetter Identification of Sesame in Food Packaging Needed to Avoid Anaphylaxis
Study shows more than 50% of products did not declare sesame on the labelIn 2021, the US Congress passed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education & Research Act which, among other things, added sesame to the list of allergens which are mandatory for inclusion on food labels by 2023. A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology,…
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Why Should You Visit an Allergist
Is it a cold, the flu, or persistent seasonal allergies made worse by Oklahoma weather? Do your rashes seem to appear at a certain time of year or after you eat specific foods? A board-certified allergist can help you untangle these mysteries and get you to a place where you feel. In this article, you…
Read MoreMaking Halloween Fun for Everyone
When a child has a food allergy, holidays can be especially tough for both the child and the child’s family, says Oklahoma Asthma & Allergy Clinic’s Board-Certified Allergist Dr. Maya Gharfeh.“Holidays are such an important and fun part of childhood,” said Gharfeh. “One of the most important things of raising a child with a food…
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