American Idol lets singer speak of pranking a peanut-allergic fellow contestant – as a “joke”.
Author: Gwen Smith
Those Who Outgrow Food Allergy Can Risk EoE
A small proportion of children who outgrow a food allergy may later develop EoE to that same food
Herbs and OIT Prove an Effective Food Allergy Combo
Dr. Xiu-Min Li finds more success with her Chinese herbal formula to treat food allergy
Study Mixing OIT and Xolair Sees Big Drop in Side Effects
A study finds fewer reactions and increased speed in OIT for milk allergy while using the medication omalizumab.
High Success Rate in Peanut OIT Study
After six months of treatment, more than 80 percent of the children taking the therapy were able to eat at least five peanuts a day
Family Criticizes Airline Crew’s Response to In-flight Reaction
A Massachusetts couple says an airline crew acted cavalierly when their nut-allergic daughter began to suffer an anaphylactic reaction on a flight
Airlines Hear the Case for Allergy Accommodations
An unprecedented opportunity to make the case directly to the top U.S. airlines for clear guidelines for accommodating air travelers with food allergies.
Risk of Anaphylaxis Now 1 in 50 People
At least 1.6 percent of Americans, and possibly as many as 5.1 percent, have experienced anaphylaxis, according to an extensive study
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: When Food Becomes Foe
EoE is a life-changing diagnosis, affecting many famiilies.
The Hunt for a Food Allergy Cure: Where Is It Heading?
State of food allergy research in 2013, and the obstacles to overcome.