Allergists say children with asthma shouldn’t be tested for peanut allergy routinely.
Author: Allergic Living
Surveys Show Low Level of Allergy Awareness
New data shows how few in the population know what to do when anaphylaxis strikes.
Gluten Free Products Market Projected to Reach $6.8 Billion by 2019
A report estimates the global market for gluten-free products will reach $6.8 billion by 2019.
Facing Mount Kilimanjaro – with Celiac Disease
In the early days of diagnosis, who would have thought it possible? But my celiac daughter and I were closing… Read more »
Sports Breathing Issues – Asthma or Not?
Q: My teenage son had a second spell of bad breathing during a school basketball game. Even when he stopped playing, it felt like somebody was sitting on his chest. Could this be due to asthma?
Why isn’t Sesame a Top Allergen in the U.S.?
Q: My 11-year-old has sesame allergy and I keep hearing about more and more sesame-allergic children. Why isn’t sesame on the top allergens list and labeled on foods as an allergen?
Advice on Soy in Skin Products
Q. I have a soy allergy, and find that many personal care products, such as shampoos and body wash, contain soy. How concerned do I need to be about soy in these types of products?
Is it Safe for Those with Shellfish Allergies to Consume Sea Salt?
Q: I’m a chef and often serve food to allergic customers. Is it safe for those with shellfish allergies to consume sea salt? I’ve read that it can contain a microscopic type of shellfish.