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Welcome to Allergychoices' bi-monthly blog. Our blog posts fall into several categories: Allergic Conditions, Allergy Control Program, Allergy-Friendly Holidays, Environmental Allergies, Food Allergy, La Crosse Method Protocol, Nutrition/Wellness, Pediatric Allergy, Sublingual Immunotherapy. Or you can see the most recent posts below...
The Allergy Domino Effect: How Minor Symptoms Lead to Major Employer Costs
Leaving allergies untreated is like tipping the first domino – what may start as seasonal sniffling can turn into long term, comorbid conditions. Sinusitis, asthma, migraines, digestive issues, mental health conditions, and more, can all stem from an underlying allergy. From an employer’s perspective, that’s years and years of healthcare costs, all pointing back to…
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How to Support the Teal Pumpkin Project This Halloween
We’re getting close to Halloween – your costume is hanging in the closet, and a big bag of candy is waiting by the door for trick-or-treaters. But here’s something you may not have considered: 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, and many of the traditional treats handed out on Halloween…
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Antihistamines vs. Immunotherapy: What’s Right For You?
You’re struggling through seasonal allergies and the constant itching, sneezing, and congestion that come along with it. When you start searching for ways to feel better, two options always pop up – antihistamines and immunotherapy. What do both options do, and how do you know what’s right for you? Let’s break down the difference and…
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Can Allergies Impact Workplace Performance?
There are many illnesses that wreak havoc in the workplace in the fall. Cold, flu, COVID, and whether you realize it or not, allergies. It can be easy to shrug off allergies as itching and sneezing, but it can cause more trouble than expected when not addressed. Presenteeism Presenteeism is when an employee is physically…
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How to Make Breakrooms Safe for Employees With Food Allergies
Food allergies can make so many situations difficult. Eating at work, where you enjoy five meals a week, shouldn’t be one of them. Whether you’re the person with food allergies, or the breakroom chaos coordinator, here are a few tips to help keep everyone safe (and fueled for the work ahead!). Designated Space As safely…
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Managing Food Allergies at Your Child’s Birthday Party
You’ve sent out the birthday party invites, and one of the RSVPs includes a note about a food allergy – or maybe your child is the one managing allergies. Your party planning now has an added layer of responsibility. How do you keep everyone safe without sacrificing the celebration? With a little extra preparation and…
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Cooking to Outsmart Oral Allergy Syndrome
When fruits and veggies are at their freshest, some people start to feel mouth and throat itching and irritation after eating them. It’s due to a health phenomenon related to allergy, called Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), that can cause local reactions. Why does fresh produce cause symptoms, but cooked produce does not? Let’s find out.…
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How Vertigo and Allergy Can Be Connected
Add vertigo to the list of conditions like eczema and IBS that can have a connection to allergy. More and more people are discovering that allergic triggers could play a role in their dizzy spells, especially when symptoms seem to flare with seasonal changes or exposure to certain substances. The good news is that if…
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Why Your Eczema Might Flare Up This Summer
When you think of eczema, a lot of people think of the dry and scratchy skin that comes in the wintertime. But now, it’s the height of summer, and your symptoms are causing you a bunch of irritation and dread. Here are a few reasons you may be experiencing an eczema flare up, and what…
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