Category: Allergies

woman wears cloth mask outside

March 31, 2021

Can Masks Help with Allergies?

Masks can block some allergens, but you have to wear them outside.

Seasonal Allergies

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Close-up of bottles of COVID-19 vaccine

January 25, 2021

The Truth About the COVID-19 Vaccines

The vaccines are safe and a critical step in ending the pandemic.

Allergies, Vaccines

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January 5, 2021

3 Things People with Allergies Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vacc...

If you have allergies, don’t assume you can’t get the shot.

Allergies, Coronavirus, Vaccines

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illustration of child getting his temperature checked with ear thermometer

May 27, 2020

Answers to Your Questions About PMIS

Here’s what parents need to know about the syndrome linked to COVID-19 that affects children.

Adolescents, Allergies

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illustration of baby playing with roll of toilet paper

April 30, 2020

What Parents of Babies and Toddlers Should Know About Diarrhea

Find out what causes this digestive problem and what to do about it.

Digestive Health, Food Allergies, Toddlers and Preschoolers

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An illustration of a tissue box.

February 24, 2020

6 Ways to Help Relieve Spring Allergies 

Try these strategies to stop hay fever and its symptoms.

Seasonal Allergies

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shelled peanut

November 13, 2019

Can This Treatment Cure a Peanut Allergy?

A new type of immunotherapy could minimize serious allergic reactions.

Allergies, Children's Health, Immunotherapy, Pediatric Medicine

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October 1, 2019

The Emotional Toll of Food Allergies in Children

Help your child minimize anxiety about food allergies.

Anxiety, Children's Health, Food Allergies

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An illustration of a person rinsing their nose with a nasal solution.

July 31, 2019

Should You Use a Neti Pot or Another Type of Nasal Irrigation?  

If you are suffering from sinus or nasal symptoms, a saline wash might bring relief.  

Allergies, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health

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Illustration of shelled peanuts floating in a blue sky with clouds.

June 3, 2019

Can Simply Smelling Peanuts Cause an Allergic Reaction?

A UNC allergist addresses the risk of airborne peanut allergies.

Children's Health, Food Allergies

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March 26, 2018

Food Allergy or Food Intolerance?

If you feel ill whenever you eat a certain food, several things could be happening.

Food Allergies, Nutrition

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close-up of a allergy skin test

February 26, 2018

What You Need to Know About Allergy Testing

A relatively easy test can give you the information you need to feel better, whether you’re allergic to peanuts, ragweed, cats, or something else entirely.

Allergies

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