When a child starts pleading for a cat or dog, many parents are happy to welcome a family pet. But when the child has allergies, the decision gets tougher. The health needs of the child must be considered before the benefits of nurturing an animal. It’s possible to have both. Pet allergies are fairly common. […]
The sneezy season is back. Runny noses, itchy eyes, and sneeze after sneeze after springtime sneeze. What’s a mom to do if your child is affected by tree pollens, grasses or molds? Tests and a full evaluation and diagnosis are critical, says Dr. Sai Nimmagadda, a Highland Park allergy and asthma specialist and a […]
When you bite into one of Kelly Rudnicki’s chocolate chip cookies, you’d never guess it’s allergen-free. Her pumpkin bread and apple cinnamon doughnut holes—made without any dairy, eggs or nuts—are also likely to disappear fast. Rudnicki, 35, is a Wilmette mother of 4 (soon-to-be 5), a former TV producer and the blogger behind FoodAllergyMama.com, […]
