K8sMom2002 posted:

Hugs, Gabriele ... this is really a tough situation. Three possibilities come to mind. Two are a bit more doable, and the other is a long shot, but still a possibility.

• Improving your indoor air quality ... here's a blog post that can give you some tips on that. It IS doable -- encasements for mattresses and pillows, air purifiers and air filters can all help.
  • AAFA’s Certification Program Expands to Improve Air Quality and Reduce Your Exposure to Allergens
• Applying for disability through Social Security for your grandchildren. Here's a summary of what the medical qualifications are for disabling skin disorders
• Third, check out the Kids With Food Allergy community's resource on eczema.

Thank you very much for your help!!!

Hugs, Gabriele ... this is really a tough situation. Three possibilities come to mind. Two are a bit more doable, and the other is a long shot, but still a possibility.

• Improving your indoor air quality ... here's a blog post that can give you some tips on that. It IS doable -- encasements for mattresses and pillows, air purifiers and air filters can all help.
  • AAFA’s Certification Program Expands to Improve Air Quality and Reduce Your Exposure to Allergens
• Applying for disability through Social Security for your grandchildren. Here's a summary of what the medical qualifications are for disabling skin disorders
• Third, check out the Kids With Food Allergy community's resource on eczema.

I am the grandmother of two beautiful grandkids with severe case of  Atopic  Dermatitis (Eczema) due to allergies. The children (4 &2 years old) suffer from this disease and their effects every day.They both have food allergies , indoor &outdoor allergies. We can`t do much about the indoor (dust mites) and outdoor (all kinds of tree &grass pollen),but we committed ourselves to do something about the food allergies. We only prepare food that doesn`t trigger an reaction .We have to buy special flour and other foods which are very pricy.

So my question is : Is it possible to get any federal or state  financial support for this kind of disability that my grandkids have to live with?