Don't Let 4th of July Allergies Keep you Indoors!

This Friday, millions of Americans will be celebrating the Fourth of July with outdoor picnics and fireworks. Along with these activities, however, comes exposure to various outdoor allergens. Insect allergies, including to mosquitoes and bees and yellow jackets, can keep some people indoors and prevent them enjoying an outdoor event. Allergies to smoke from barbeques and fireworks and worsen allergies and asthma. Food allergies, caused by hidden ingredients in a potluck, can result in an unplanned visit to the emergency room.

But, with a little planning for allergen avoidance, everyone can have a fun and safe Fourth of July holiday.

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• Barbeque Smoke Allergy
• Mosquito Allergy
• Stinging Insect Allergy
• Food Allergies