A list of some of the most fascinating findings from this year’s meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Author: Allergic Living
BPA Exposure Linked to Asthma Risk in Kids
Researchers have found an association between exposure to BPA and an elevated risk for asthma in young children.
Water Purifying Chemical Linked to Food Allergy
Exposure to high levels of a chemical used in chlorinating water may increase the risk of food allergy.
Majority Not Carrying An Auto-Injector for Allergy
An alarming 63 percent of adults at risk of anaphylaxis do not always carry an auto-injector with them.
City Kids More Prone to Food Allergies
If you’re a kid living in the city, you’re a lot more likely to have a food allergy than if… Read more »
Guide for Talking to Family About Celiac Testing
The following information on the importance of celiac disease testing in famiies is courtesy of the nonprofit Beyond Celiac. Having… Read more »
Poison Ivy Allergy: What You Need to Know About the Rash
If your mother always said: “leaves of three, let it be,” she knew what she was talking about. Direct skin… Read more »
Coping with Grass Allergy: Our Top 10 Tips
Grass pollen allergy is more formally called seasonal allergic rhinitis. With it, you’ll get symptoms that include runny nose, congestion… Read more »
City Living Boosts Risk of Food Allergy in Kids
Children living in U.S. cities are much more likely to have food allergies than kids in rural areas, according to a large study published in Pediatrics.