A 7-year-old nut allergic boy suffered two heart attacks and one respiratory arrest after eating chocolate from a substitute teacher.
Author: Allergic Living
FAAMA: Inside the U.S. School Allergy Law
After years on the table, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act was finally passed. Allergic Living highlights what FAAMA means for American students at risk of anaphylaxis.
U.S. Passes School Allergy Law
The U.S. Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act was signed into law by the President on Jan. 4. The aim: safety in schools.
Shea Butter Likely Safe for Tree Nut Allergies
New study shows products containing the fat derived from the shea nut are probably safe to use by those with tree nut allergies.
Teen Has Fatal Reaction at Chicago School
Tragedy has struck a Chicago school: 13-year-old Katelyn Carlson has died after eating Chinese food that was supposed to be safe.
Avoid Self-Diagnosing for Celiac
A U.S. gastroenterologist warns against going gluten-free without proper testing for celiac disease.
When The Teacher is a Food Allergy Bully
It was bad enough that Stephanie Brown’s son Jacob had allergies to corn and egg, and couldn’t eat anything his… Read more »
Paint in Kids’ Rooms Blamed for Asthma
Children sleeping in bedrooms where they are exposed to high concentrations of a type of volatile organic compound found in… Read more »
U.S. Adopts First Food Allergy Guidelines
A key U.S. agency released the first-ever physician guidelines for the diagnosis and management of food allergies. The aim? Consistent care.
Air Canada Unveils Allergy Policy
Air Canada’s peanut- and nut-free buffer zones are ready for takeoff. But will these accommodations really fly?