Q: I’ve read that you’re supposed have a person lie down in an anaphylactic reaction after giving epinephrine. Why is… Read more »
Does the Drug Used in Anesthesia Contain Egg and Soy?
Q: Our teenage daughter with egg and soy allergies has to have surgery. I’ve been told that the drug propofol… Read more »
Can You Be Allergic to Some Types of Fish and Not Others?
Q: When I was 10, I broke out in hives while eating a tuna sandwich. I was tested and diagnosed… Read more »
Is Garlic Allergy Becoming Common in North America?
Q: I have severe allergic reactions to all of the onion family including garlic, cooked or raw. I’ve since met others… Read more »
Is It Safe For Those With a Soy Allergy To Consume Soy Lecithin?
Q: Following a severe reaction to a product containing soy protein, our 13-year-old was officially diagnosed with a soy allergy.… Read more »
What Happens to Epinephrine When It’s Exposed to Cold Temperatures?
Q: If you accidentally leave an EpiPen (or the generic version) in a car overnight in below-freezing temperatures, will it… Read more »
Is There a Recommended Age for Introducing Potentially Allergenic Foods to Children?
Q: Is there a recommended age for introducing shellfish and fish to a child with dairy and egg allergies? I’m… Read more »
Are Pollen Allergies as a Kid Linked to Adult-Onset Food Allergies?
Q: My allergies to trees and grass started when I was a kid and now, in my early 30s, I’ve… Read more »
Is It Safe to Eat Calamari When You Have a Shellfish Allergy?
Q: I have shellfish allergy, which I found out in college. I began getting reactions to shrimp, lobster, mussels and… Read more »
Can ‘Tolerating’ Baked Milk Help a Child Outgrow a Dairy Allergy?
Q: The allergist is going to do a food challenge this month to see whether my milk-allergic child can tolerate… Read more »