
Learning about Food Allergens
Over 160 foods can cause an allergic reaction in people; some of them are wheat, milk, fish, peanuts, tree nuts and soy. Natalie Castro, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida, says it is important to go through the food label, because it is going to help us to identify where these food items are…...
Read MoreLearning about Allergic Asthma
Dr. Mario Zambrano, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician with Homestead Hospital, explains allergic asthma is when you are allergic to pollen, a scent, or a perfume, and you have and asthma attack and the only thing that helps is a bronchodilator. He also says a child can outgrow asthma by four years old or five years…...
Read MoreAllergies and Sinus Infection
Dr. Agustin Arrieta, Otolaryngologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains allergies are a release of certain chemicals, such as histamine, when you are exposed to molecules or chemicals you should not be reacting to. He says the allergy produces histamine and inflammation in the lining of the nose, and that inflammation narrows or closes off…...
Read MorePet and Season Allergies
Pets are cute but trigger an allergy, because once a person is sensitized, when a person has a repeat exposure it becomes easier to kind of have that allergic reaction, explains Dr. Javier Hiriart, Pediatrician at Family Medicine Center at West Kendall Baptist Hospital. He recommends avoiding pet dander and being close to them because…...
Read MoreFood Allergies in Children
Clara Lerma, Corporate Manager of Wellness Advantage with Baptist Health South Florida, says having a kid with food allergies involves the entire family. She explains once parents make sure the house is a free zone for allergies, it is a routine to cook meals that are safe or go to restaurants that are also safe…...
Read MoreKids: Allergies in School
Clara Lerma, Corporate Manager of Wellness Advantage with Baptist Health South Florida, says for parents with a kid suffering from severe food allergies, it is concerning to teach and educate the children and adults that are in that child's everyday life. It is very important for them to be aware of how serious the situation…...
Read MoreDealing with Food Allergies in the Family
An allergy in the family can cause some issues because the family members could feel overwhelmed and they think they have to make changes. Natalie Castro, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida, recommends keeping the foods labeled and not having own-cross contamination within the house. She points out this situation can get expensive if…...
Read MoreAllergy vs. Cold
Dr. Francisco Pernas, Otolaryngologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains the difference between an allergy and a cold. "There is a time difference. An allergy tends to be prolonged, it tends to last a lot more time. A cold tends to last a couple of weeks, you can get over it with some hydration." Regarding…...
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