Allergies and Asthma

Allergy Bracelets for Adults: Everything to Know

While most people think of allergies as sniffles and sneezes, the reality can be very different. For some, allergies result in life-threatening anaphylaxis, a systemic allergic reaction that includes shortness of breath, swelling, and low blood pressure. In those instances, a medical ID can save...

Allergies and Asthma

The Most Common Allergies That Require a Medical ID

Allergies—the immune symptom’s overreaction and damaging response to a common trigger—are one of the most common health conditions in the United States, affecting more than 100 million people according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. While most allergic reactions are mild and...

Allergies and Asthma

Common Medication Allergies That Require A Medical ID

Many people suffer from serious allergies to medications. Reactions to medications can cause symptoms that range from only mild annoyances to life-threatening situations that require immediate medical care. Medical IDs are critical for those with medication allergies since the medical ID can...

Medical IDs for People with Seizure Disorders

Allergies and Asthma

The Ultimate Guide to Medical IDs for Allergies

Medical IDs are any form of jewelry, such as a bracelet or necklace, that has medical information engraved on it. In emergency situations, paramedics are trained to look for medical IDs which can help them make medical decisions and save lives. One of the most common conditions that require the...

Food Allergies

Why wear a medical ID bracelet for allergies?

Why, especially during the holidays, should you wear a Medical ID bracelet/necklace? It’s always important to be prepared in case of an emergency. In the holiday rush, it is easy to accidently eat a dish that you are allergic to without realizing. If that’s the case, you’ll want others around you...

Allergies and Asthma

Nickel-Free Medical Alert Bracelets

If you have a medical condition that is not immediately obvious or visible, it can be imperative to be able to communicate it to medical personnel during an emergency. Carrying a medical ID card can be useful to a certain extent, but wearing a nickel-free medical ID bracelet can be a much easier...

Allergies and Asthma

Safety Considerations for Asthma (Helpful Guide)

Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs and is one of the most common long-term diseases in children, though adults can have it too. Asthma symptoms include wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing bouts early in the morning or at night. There are various safety considerations for...

Food Allergies

What to Know About Different Types of Nut Allergies, Symptoms and Treatments

Nut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergies out there. While there are nearly two dozen different nuts you can be allergic to, they are usually classified between two types of nut allergies: peanut and tree nut. In this article, we’ll cover these different types, their...

Food Allergies

9 Trending Food Allergy Hacks from Allergy Moms

Being a parent of a child with food allergies is no simple task. From meal planning and prepping to overseeing every aspect of your child’s diet, you’re on high alert at all times to ensure that your youngster is safe and healthy. Luckily, there are many amazing online communities that provide tips...

Food Allergies

Parents of Allergy Sufferers Create Food Safety App for Eating Out

It is unsettling and very unfortunate that approximately 3,000 people die each year from food poisoning while another 128,000 are hospitalized according to the Center for Disease Control. Furthermore, every three minutes a person is admitted to the Emergency Room due to some type of allergic...

Allergies and Asthma

5 Ways to Prevent Shortness of Breath With COPD

Managing shortness of breath when you have COPD can be difficult. Luckily, you can minimize and prevent the frequency and severity of shortness of breath episodes by making a few lifestyle changes combined with proper treatment. You may be already taking rescue medications and using oxygen therapy...

Allergies and Asthma

Secrets about latex allergies you never knew

Secrets about latex allergies you never knew The basics People with latex allergies have an immune response to the natural rubber latex that is found in gloves, balloons and other items. There are three types of reactions to latex. The most severe, life-threatening is when a person has a full-on...