Southern Nevada Allergy

10/19/2026

Halloween is one of the biggest candy days of the year — but for an estimated one in 13 kids living with food allergy, it isn't always simple fun. FARE, the nation's leading food allergy nonprofit, is encouraging families to make one small addition to their Halloween plans this year: a teal pumpkin.

Setting a teal pumpkin out signals to trick-or-treaters and their families that a non-food treat option is available alongside the candy. Teal itself is recognized as the official color of food allergy awareness. Low-cost items like stickers, bubbles, glow sticks, and pencils make safe, inclusive alternatives — just keep them in a separate bowl to avoid cross-contact with allergens.

It's a small swap with a real impact. The movement has grown since families in all 50 states first joined in 2014, and with roughly one in 13 kids affected, there's a good chance a house on your own street will benefit. Grab a can of teal paint, add your home to FARE's map, and help make trick-or-treating a little more welcoming for every kid on the block.

09/14/2026

This week is Asthma Peak Week — the point in the calendar when childhood asthma hospitalizations climb higher than any other week of the year.

The reasons stack up fast: ragweed pollen is near its highest point, school buildings bring new exposure to mold, dust, and respiratory viruses, and kids are trading germs in ways they haven't since last spring. Layer all of that together, and even well-controlled asthma can suddenly flare.

If your child's rescue inhaler feels like it's working overtime this week, it might be time to check in on their action plan.

09/14/2026

Coughing during recess. Wheezing after gym class. Getting winded faster than classmates. These aren't just "kid things" — they could be asthma symptoms worth flagging.

Asthma and food allergies are different conditions, and they need different plans. Different triggers (exercise, cold air, pollen — not food), different medication (a rescue inhaler, not epinephrine), and different response steps. Mixing them up under pressure is exactly what a separate, clearly labeled plan prevents. It matters even more if your child has both conditions — asthma is actually a risk factor for a more severe allergic reaction, so the school needs each plan on file and easy to tell apart.

Two conditions, two plans, one confident kid.

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09/12/2026

New backpack, new lunchbox, new teacher, new routine — with everything else on the back-to-school checklist, it's easy for your child's allergy plan to fall through the cracks.

Now that school's underway, it's the perfect time to make sure that plan is actually ready for the year ahead - medications current, emergency contacts updated, and the school itself in the loop.

This month, we're walking Southern Nevada families through everything it takes to get allergy and asthma prep caught up, not catching up.

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09/11/2026

Today we pause to remember September 11, 2001 — the lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the resilience that carried a nation through the days that followed.

We honor the memory of those we lost and the courage of everyone who answered the call to help.

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

If it feels like your allergies never take a season off, you're probably right, and you don't have to keep struggling through every one of them on your own.

Our allergy specialist team provides comprehensive testing and personalized treatment plans built around your specific triggers, not generic guesswork. Whatever the calendar throws at you next, cedar, ragweed, grass, or mold, we can help you meet it prepared.

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09/09/2026

September is National Food Safety Education Month and for families managing food allergies, safe handling isn't just about avoiding spoiled food. It's about avoiding cross-contact.

🧼 Wash hands and surfaces between preparing different meals.
🏷️ Read labels every single time, even on "safe" brands, since recipes and manufacturing lines can change without warning.
🥨 Store allergen-free snacks separately from the rest of the pantry.

Small habits in the kitchen can prevent big reactions at the table.

09/08/2026

Guessing what's triggering your symptoms only gets you so far. Skin testing and blood tests give our team a clear picture of exactly which allergens your immune system is reacting to, which means your treatment plan can be built around your actual triggers instead of general symptom management.

It's a quick, well-established process, and the clarity it provides is often the turning point for patients who've been struggling for years.

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09/07/2026

Labor Day is a celebration of the work, dedication, and everyday effort that keeps things moving, at home, on the job, and everywhere in between. It's a day to slow down, spend time with the people who matter most, and take a well-earned break before the pace of fall picks back up.

However you're spending the long weekend, we hope it's full of good company, good food, and a little well-deserved rest.