As the weather starts to warm up and the end of the school year is in sight, parents and kids are making plans for summer camp. Some parents have an extra degree of worry if their child suffers from allergies or asthma.

The good news is that most camps have experience in handling the challenges posed by symptoms of allergies and asthma. With a bit of planning and preparation, both campers and parents will be in for a fantastic summer experience.

Here are tips for parents who’d like to send their child with allergies or asthma to summer camp, and keep them safe.

With the 4th of July around the corner, no one wants to be a “Yankee Doodle Scratchy.” Loads of people make plans to get out and enjoy the mid-summer fun. They hope to avoid the allergic symptoms which can appear in June and July – and which can pop up around certain celebrations.

 Here are some tips for those who want their 4th of July celebrations to be itch, sneeze and wheeze-free.