Leave Your Sweetie Breathless on Valentine’s Day – but Not From an Allergic Response

Charlotte, NC (February 2, 2015) – Got Valentine’s Day covered this year? Remember to steer clear of anything that might cause your sweetheart to break out in hives, or worse yet, have a severe allergic reaction.

“Chocolates and flowers are lovely, but not if they cause an allergic response” said allergist Dr. Steven McEldowney, Allergy and Asthma Care of Blakeney.  “You need to be vigilant when it comes to giving gifts to someone with allergies.”

Here are some tips to consider as you plan your romance:

Keep the Boo! Lose the Achoo!: Follow Five Tips to Scare Away Halloween Allergy and Asthma Triggers

Halloween survival involves more than dodging zombies and avoiding tummy aches – especially for little ghosts and goblins with allergies and asthma. But unlike eluding the walking dead, avoiding allergy and asthma triggers requires a strategy to ensure a fun and safe holiday. “Steering clear of candy with peanuts is just a start,” said allergist Dr. Steven McEldowney, Allergy and Asthma Care of Blakeney. “There are several steps parents need to take to make sure Halloween is not a frightful experience for kids with allergies and asthma.” Dr. McEldowney, a specialist in diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma, and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) suggest the following to side step (sometimes surprising!) triggers: