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Food Allergy
Shellfish Allergy: Symptoms, Causes and Tricks to Manage
Shellfish allergy is an immune system response to the proteins found in certain types of seafood. It’s the most common… Read more »
Epinephrine Nasal Spray Ready for FDA; Epi Film Makes Progress
Updated May 12, 2023 – A needle-free alternative to the epinephrine auto-injector has taken a crucial step forward with the… Read more »
Schools and Locked Up Epinephrine: A Dangerous Situation
When my son was 8, I went to school early one day to add some aloe cream to his medical… Read more »
Food Allergy 101: Critical Basics to Know [Allergy Mom Video]
Most of my videos for Allergic Living focus on social situations and advanced situations in dealing with food allergies. But… Read more »
FDA Food Code Calls for Allergen Labels for Dining, Delis, Bakeries
The FDA’s latest version of its Food Code calls for allergen labeling of “unpackaged” food served at restaurants, delis, and… Read more »
Egg Allergy Life: Learning to Skate Around a Sneaky Allergen
My egg-allergic son had an allergic reaction when he was 2 years old because of a club sandwich from a… Read more »
Multiple Food Allergies ‘Remarkably Common,’ Study Finds
A new study reveals the significant size and burden of multiple food allergies in the United States. Among those with… Read more »
My Food Allergy Goals for the New Year [Allergy Mom Video]
As you think about the year ahead, it helps to have some goals – yes, even food allergy goals. Maybe… Read more »
Bread Suppliers ‘Adding Sesame’ as Seed Becomes Top Allergen
A growing number of U.S. commercial bakeries are intentionally adding sesame to some breads and baked goods, then labeling sesame… Read more »