Understanding Milk Allergy

Image is from Food Safety News One of the most common food allergy in infants and young children is milk allergy. Common symptoms can vary from mild reactions such as hives to severe ones such as anaphylaxis. It is approximated that around 2.5% of children below the...

Understanding Epinephrine Auto-Injector

Image is from CBS News Epinephrine auto-injectors are life saving. Their importance also makes it important that you fully understand how to use your auto injector. Keep reading to find out more about the epinephrine auto injector. Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a life...

Understanding Allergy Diagnosis

Image is from Treat Allergic Disorder Allergies are a very common problem. One in five Americans have symptoms of allergies or asthma, and over half of people tested for allergies test positive for one or more allergies. Despite the commonness of allergies, it can be...

Salt and Heart Disease

Image is from Live Science Do you know how much salt you consume on a daily basis? If not, you are not alone. Most people erroneously believe that their salt consumption is under control because they don’t pick up the salt shaker at home very often and when they...

What is Eczema?

Images is from TruKid Have you ever noticed itchy red patches of skin on your child’s hands or face, or maybe noticed the same irritation on your elbows, neck, hands or knees? If so, the skin irritation you are seeing could be the result of eczema. Eczema is a...