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6 Steps to a Successful Field Trip with Food Allergies
While field trips have the potential for danger, they are an important part of your child’s education, and worth the effort.
Food Allergies at School: How to Get What You Need
When my oldest son went to kindergarten, I questioned everything. Would he miss me? How would he do on the… Read more »
When a Child Goes to School with Multiple Food Allergies
As students increasingly have multiple food allergies, we investigate the solutions to a safe, inclusive environment.
The Truth About Drug Allergies
Drug allergies don’t occur often but can be hard to diagnose. Decipher symptoms and learn what to do if an allergic reaction hits.
Believe Me, I Do Have Oral Allergy Syndrome
Accepting my diagnosis was easy, convincing others that I couldn’t eat raw fruits or veggies was harder.
The Restaurant That Wouldn’t Take My Food Allergy Seriously
The restaurant manager demanded: ‘Where’s your disability?’ How much we still need to advocate for food allergy rights.
After ‘The Trip’ – Learning to Fly With Food Allergies
What is a trip? It is an act of going to a place and returning; a journey or excursion, especially… Read more »
Allergist Scott Sicherer Tackles the Crucial Food Allergy Questions
Dr. Scott Sicherer is the author of: Food Allergies: A Complete Guide for Eating When Your Life Depends on It,… Read more »
Starbucks: Sip or Eat at Your Own Risk with Food Allergies
With 32,000 locations, Starbucks is one of the most ubiquitous chains in the world. Found on city streets, suburban malls… Read more »
Epitope Mapping Test Diagnoses Peanut Allergy With Over 90% Accuracy
Updated January, 2022 – A blood test called “epitope mapping” accurately predicted peanut allergy 93 percent of the time, a… Read more »
The Consequences of Faking a Food Allergy
People like me don’t get to choose when I’d “like” to have food allergies. So when a friend faked a food allergy, it send a dangerous message.
All About Epinephrine: What It Does in a Reaction, How Long It Lasts, When It Gets Hot or Cold
Emergency medicine expert Dr. Julie Brown answers all your epinephrine questions.
