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 way to do this when time is of the essence, especially because emergency medical responders are trained to look for them. American Medical ID has a wide …
Category: Allergies and Asthma
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“Purchased a new @americanmedicalid and changed the inscription to ensure that I receive epinephrine and that 911 is called!” – @Liladri317 Food allergy to fish or shellfish affects 2.3% of …
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 …
Swim days, camping trips, family vacations, and of course, barbecues! The summer months bring with them lots of outdoor activities and opportunities to get together with family and friends. When …
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 …
5 food allergy bloggers you should be following According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergies are one of the most common chronic diseases. As many as many …
With Halloween just over a week away, it’s important for parents of children with peanut and other tree-nut allergies to know which candies are safe for their children to eat. …