On our visits to India, my maternal grandmother, who I call Dida, would ask us about dinner – before we… Read more »
Food Allergy
Q&A: Dupilumab Approved for EoE, Plus Hope for More Therapies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved dupilumab for eosinophilic esophagitis in patients 12 and up in May 2022. This… Read more »
Allergic Living’s 2022 Top Allergy-Friendly Sunscreens List
When you and the family are protected with a top allergy-friendly sunscreen, sunny skies are always cause for smiles. But… Read more »
Megan’s Advice: How to Host or Attend Big Gatherings
Grilling season is upon us, and that means big gatherings with family or friends. From Memorial Day on through Labor… Read more »
How to Locate the Right Summer Camp for Food Allergies
Summer camp is a memorable time, where campers learn skills, gain independence – and make friends for life. But what… Read more »
Allergy-Friendly Camp: Kids Find Their Community, Then Pay It Forward
Growing up with multiple food allergies, my son, Alex Moreno says he often felt singled out and alone. Though my… Read more »
Allergy Families Wait Anxiously, as Formula Fly-In Operation Begins
Efforts to combat the nationwide formula shortage have taken flight, signaling hope for families who are increasingly desperate to find… Read more »
Hard Lessons on Why the Death Nut Challenge Doesn’t Belong at School
As Andrea Sanchez Aguirre’s sixth-grade students began streaming into her classroom late morning on May 13, several began doubling over… Read more »
After Allergic Son Targeted in Peanut-Smearing, Mom Wants Action
“I’m having a bad day, can I come home?” That is the text Eric and Jessica Staponkus received after their… Read more »
Rare Anaphylactic Reactions to COVID-19 Shots Aren’t Caused by Allergies: NIH
Adults with serious allergies or a mast cell disorder are no more likely to experience anaphylaxis after an mRNA COVID-19… Read more »