America's Allergist Blog

Sun poisoning is a very severe sunburn that causes inflammation of the skin. A sunburn can happen after being in the sun for only 15 minutes. Symptoms such as pain and redness do not always show up right away. Sunburns can cause blisters, peeling skin, sun spots and increase your risk of melanoma or skin cancer. Those with fair skin and light hair are more likely to get sun burned. Symptoms of sun poisoning include: ◾Blistering ◾Swelling ◾Pain ◾Tingling ◾Headache ◾Nausea ◾fever and chills ◾dehydration ◾dizziness If you end up with sun poisoning, make sure to do the following: ◾Get...

Summer is upon us and the weather is warm! For most of us, this means many outdoor activities and traveling. With the pollen count being high and the weather changes, it is important to remember medications when traveling and being outdoors. Make sure to always take medications as prescribed. If you are asthmatic and are planning to hike, swim, run or any other physical activity, always have your rescue inhaler with you. If you are allergic to stinging insects or food, make sure to have your Epi-pen or Auvi-Q auto injector and liquid Benadryl with you, as well as a...

School will be back in session soon which means refilling medications, updating medical forms and preparing students for the school year. This makes summer a great time of the year to get a checkup with your physician. With roughly 15 million Americans having food allergies, this means more awareness in schools. It is important to educate your child about their food allergies if they have any. Making sure their epinephrine auto injectors are refilled and their medication papers are complete is also very important. With other children having food allergies, it is also a good idea to educate your children...

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has teamed up with Mylan to raise awareness for anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after consuming food one is allergic to, or being stung by a stinging insect they are allergic to. Disney Parks have millions of visitors each year, some of whom live with life threatening allergies. About one in 13 kids in the United States have food allergies. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will have new EpiPen locations to help those visiting with allergies. These locations will also be available on cruise ships. New guide maps will be...

About 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Many people carry Epi-Pens or Auvi-Q auto injectors when eating at restaurants. It is important for people to discuss their food allergies when dating and when eating in public. Many people start dating when they are teenagers. This is an important social time with dinner dates, prom, parties, graduations and other events involving food. This is also a good time for parents to discuss food allergies with their children. Knowing what your food allergies or your significant others allergies are is the most important thing. Close human contact, such as a quick...