Spice allergy: attention butchers, bakers and candlestick makers
Spice allergy can affect certain high risk populations including butchers, bakers, chefs, restaurant workers and even florists. It really doesn’t affect candlestick makers! Spice allergy generally affects young adults with birch tree or mugwort weed pollen allergy. For the purpose of this blog, spices and …
Handling the Holidays with Allergies and Asthma
The holidays are here! This means people with allergies and asthma are going to be potentially exposed to multiple allergens and irritants at home and while travelling. In this month’s issue of Montana Parent magazine, I review some precautions to take to ensure a safe …
Allergy-Friendly Hot Chocolate and Cookies.
But mom…what about Santa?! It’s that time of the year, when children want to make cookies and hot chocolate to leave out for Santa Claus. In case Santa, his elves, or Christmas party guests have food allergies, be prepared with these quick, simple and safe …
Sneezing can be hazardous to your health!
A sneeze is a protective reflex that propels air (and frequently mucus) at about 650 mph and may increase pressure to 176 mmHg. It can be like a time-bomb in your nose. Many people believe that a sneeze is just a nuisance. I beg to …