Alannah Williams tells all about her passion for allergy awareness – and cake decorating.
Author: Mariam Matti
Caregivers Often Ignored Labels in Anaphylaxis Emergencies in Kids
A Canadian study examining the reasons for food anaphylaxis emergencies in kids reveals that one-third of food allergen exposures occurred… Read more »
Infant Gut Microbe Discovery Could Help Prevent Asthma in Baby Boys
A new study provides further evidence on the importance of the composition of the gut microbiome and the development of… Read more »
Severe Food Allergy Reactions Surge Over Decade, Along with Health Costs
The incidence of emergency treatment of anaphylaxis, the severe form of food-allergic reaction, climbed a remarkable 377 percent in the… Read more »
FDA Approves Epinephrine Auto-Injector Designed for Babies, Small Kids
The FDA has approved the first-ever epinephrine auto-injector designed for infants and small children who weigh between 16.5 to 33… Read more »
Expert Q&A: Risks of Airborne Reactions with Nuts in Industrial Settings
Following our report on the workplace death of Justin Mathews, 33, from what doctors concluded was a severe anaphylactic reaction… Read more »
Man Dies of Anaphylaxis Following Exposure to Walnuts Used in Sandblasting
A 33-year-old man with tree nut allergies has died in a rare case of anaphylaxis related to sandblasting with walnut… Read more »
Stronger TSA Rules: What Do They Mean For Allergic Travelers’ Safe Food?
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) confirms to Allergic Living that heightened security measures for carry-on items, which were being rolled… Read more »
Genes Could Play a Role in Development of Peanut Allergy, Study Finds
Study zeroes in on specific gene linked to food allergies.
Risk of Auto-Injector Hitting Infant’s Bone? Allergist Shows His Technique
Expert’s video: Auto-injector technique for infants – to avoid contact with bone.