Grieving mother says: “I was not warned of this possibility.”
Author: Gwen Smith
Introducing Milk, Egg and Peanut to Babies Protects Against Food Allergies, Study Finds
Research from a major Canadian study adds to the growing evidence that introducing milk, egg and peanut to children early… Read more »
Video: Humor Writer Joel Stein on Tough Food Allergy Lessons
Stein sat down with Allergic Living’s Gwen Smith for a video chat about allergies, anxiety and what he still gets wrong.
Family Gets $118,000 in Allergy Discrimination Case
After-school center agrees to change epinephrine policy, giving access to kids with severe allergies.
Mylan Faces Potential Class Action Over EpiPen Price Hikes
Lawsuit alleges an “illegal scheme” used to drive up prices of EpiPen auto-injectors.
Study Shows Wheat OIT Can Improve Allergic Kids’ Quality of Life
Therapy significantly increased the amount of wheat an allergic individual can tolerate without reacting.
Survey Shows Gaps in Teachers’ Ability to Give an Epinephrine Shot
Many schools don’t have a full-time nurse, yet teachers aren’t permitted to use auto-injectors.
FARE Calls for DOT Action on American Airlines’ ‘Discriminatory’ Food Allergy Policy
Allergy organization wants passengers with food allergies to be allowed to pre-board.
Why Family Is Taking on American Airlines’ Food Allergy Policy
DOT complaint targets denial of preboarding as breach of Air Carrier Access Act.
After Son’s Nut Allergy Tragedy, Family Urges Food Allergy Education
Oakley Debbs, 11, died of anaphylaxis after consuming nut-containing cake.