3 New Year's Resolutions For Food Allergies | Covenant Allergy and Asthma

Do you suspect you’re dealing with food allergies? Or, maybe you already know you have food allergies but suspect they could be better managed? The New Year is an ideal time to renew your commitment to greater health, take stock of your current level of wellness, and make changes where needed. Covenant Allergy and Asthma is here to help you successfully manage food allergies in 2018, and we’ve compiled some useful tips from the Allergy & Asthma Network.

Consider these three New Year’s resolutions for managing your food allergies:

Deal with facts rather than fear.
This January, make an appointment with an allergist for an accurate allergy diagnosis. You want to find out what you’re allergic to so you can enact a successful prevention plan. If you already know what you’re allergic to, consider if it’s time for new testing. Be an active participant in your healthcare and talk to your allergist about what has been working or not working for you. Ask your allergist any questions you may have and make sure you have a thorough understanding of your triggers.

Educate kids with food allergies.
If your children have food allergies, it’s important to help them build confidence about their condition and prevention plan. To get started, read food labels with your children at home and in the grocery store. Teach them to look for any words related to their specific allergies. Talk to your kids about any food allergy situations which might prove difficult to navigate. Your kids with food allergies will have a much easier time refusing treats which might contain allergens at school or parties where you aren’t present if they have confidence about their prevention plan.

Organize any medications.
For individuals with life-threatening food allergies due to possible anaphylaxis, it’s vital to keep two epinephrine auto-injectors easily accessible every day. Figure out what works best for you to keep your medicines close at hand. Routinely check the expiration dates of your medications and use a calendar for prescription renewal reminders. You can find lots of tips about carrying, storing, and traveling with epinephrine auto-injectors from EpiPen.

Are you ready for a happy and healthy 2018? Covenant Allergy and Asthma is here to help you through every season. Visit our website today to learn more about our clinics and services, and please don’t hesitate to give us a call at (423) 468-3267 to schedule your appointment.