Asthma and Allergy: Not Do-it-Yourself Disorders!
Do it yourself! That was my idea when I decided to remove the wallpaper from my wife’s kitchen. It was a disaster! Or the time I decided to “re-build” a 1973 Jeep CJ-5. How hard could it be? I had a manual, the internet, …
Preparing for allergies when going OTC (Off To College)!
In this month’s issue of Montana Parent magazine, I provide a checklist for student’s with asthma and allergies who are preparing to head off to college. The transition can be challenging enough for students without health issues so imagine the potential issues when you leave …
Going to College With Food and Latex Allergy
Allergy & Asthma Network shares preparation strategies Bozeman, Montana- College is an exciting time, full of new possibilities and new friendships. If you have a life-threatening food or latex allergy, it may also feel overwhelming. Whether you’re beginning freshman year at MSU or your final …
Epinephrine: Life-Saving Drug!
Epinephrine is the #1 most important medication used to stop or lessen severe allergic reactions that may be life threatening (anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis can be triggered by allergic reactions to medications (especially antibiotics and aspirin), foods (especially nuts, peanut, and seafood), latex, and insect stings (bee, …
Do you sneeze when you sip that fine red wine? Wine allergy!
Wine has been a popular beverage since ancient times and across all cultures. While the effects of wine on health are frequently reported, allergy or intolerance to wine has not been as closely studied. Wine contains many organic compounds including proteins from grapes (of course), …
Spilling the beans on bean allergy!
Do beans agree with you? If not, read on. Beans are just one type of edible legume. Other well known legumes include alfalfa, clover, peas, lentils, lupins, mesquite, carob, soybeans, peanut, tamarind and the woody climbing vine wisteria. While there are over 40,000 types of …
Peanut Allergy Patch Treatment
The Peanut Patch Trial Epicutaneous Immunotherapy (EPIT) introduces new way to treat peanut allergies! Peanut Allergy: Peanut allergy is one of the most serious food allergies and is responsible for the majority of food anaphylaxis reactions and food allergy deaths. At least 1% of the …
Are you ready for Valentine’s Day?
It’s time to prepare for Valentine’s Day! This holiday is known for romantic dinners (“Feast of St. Valentine”), confectionery (chocolate) and handmade Valentines. Individuals with food allergies need to take special precautions on this day. Romantic Dinners: Common: ingestion of shellfish (especially shrimp, crab and …
Fish Allergy or Food Poisoning?
So you ate that delicious mahi mahi, and had an allergic reaction…so did the others at the table who ate it to! Was this really an allergic reaction? Not exactly. This is called histamine poisoning and can result from the ingestion of foods with high …
Navigating Restaurants When You Have Latex Allergy
Dining out should be festive and relaxing, not a burden or a time where worry zaps your energy trying to stay safe. For persons with latex allergy, the challenge at restaurants is three-fold. First, latex products such as gloves or utensils may be used by …