Q: I’m 16 years old and figured out last year that I’m allergic to fruit. I ate a peach and… Read more »
Can You Tell if a Child Has a ‘Not Severe’ Food Allergy?
Q: I often have people say that, “unlike your son, my child’s allergy is not that severe.” My understanding is… Read more »
Why is Epinephrine Administered to the Outer Thigh and Not the Arm?
Q: Why is the epinephrine auto-injector supposed to be given to the outer thigh as opposed to the upper arm,… Read more »
Could My Child’s Tree Nut Allergy Be Related To Almond Oil in Eczema Cream?
Q: My daughter has had bad eczema and reflux. Now at 11 months old, she was tested for allergies, and… Read more »
How Do You Explain To a Child The Difference Between IgE Allergies and EoE?
Q: My youngest child has severe, IgE-mediated allergies to dairy and peanut. Recently, he was also diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis… Read more »
How to Effectively Clean Allergenic Foods Off a School Desk
Q: I’m a teacher and our middle school recently had an incident in which a small amount of nut butter… Read more »
Can You Safely Buy in Bulk With a Peanut Allergy?
Q: My 10-month-old grandson is allergic to peanuts and eggs, so we want to keep our food shopping safe for… Read more »
Should I Introduce Shellfish to a Peanut and Tree Nut Allergic Child?
Q: My daughter has severe allergies to peanut and tree nuts. We’d like to know if she’s safe to eat… Read more »
Kissing With Severe Food Allergies
Q: I’m a teenager with severe allergies and I’m wondering about kissing. If my boyfriend eats something that I’m allergic… Read more »
Can Puberty Make Allergy Symptoms Worse?
Q: My 12-year-old with legume allergies had only had mild reactions. Then recently she ate food that turned out to… Read more »