“Hey mom, we have a problem. This has nuts in it,” said Trevor Gartman, then 16, from the backseat of… Read more »
Food Allergy
Girl with Milk Allergy Dies of Severe Reaction Related to Desensitization
Brooklyn Secor lit up the room with her huge smile and bright blue eyes. The 9-year-old enjoyed gymnastics and making… Read more »
Swift Sesame Labeling Needed to Halt Sesame Allergy Reactions
Food manufacturers have until January 2023 to comply with a new law requiring them to list “sesame” on packaged food… Read more »
Food Allergy Mom’s Advice: Visiting Relatives, It’s a Balancing Act
In this installment of Allergic Living’s “Megan’s Minute” video series, blogger Megan Lavin takes a compassionate approach to an often… Read more »
The Changemakers: Working Tirelessly for Those with Food Allergies
In this holiday giving season, let us tell you the stories of the individuals behind three small nonprofits: Food Equality Initiative,… Read more »
Megan’s Minute: Making Awesome Glazed Maple Cookies
There was a time when every week when I’d grocery shop, I’d get myself a doughnut as a reward. Let’s… Read more »
EpiPen Lawsuit Settlement: Bulk of Award Goes to Insurers, Lawyers
A U.S. District Court judge gave final approval on November 17 to a $345 million settlement with Pfizer Inc. and… Read more »
Anaphylaxis But No Epinephrine: Inside an Epidemic of Hesitation
Anaphylaxis in children has risen in recent years, new research finds. Yet epinephrine to treat severe allergic reactions continues to… Read more »
COVID-19 Shot Safe for Most PEG Allergy; Latinos See Asthma Flares
PEG Allergy? You Likely Can Get the Vaccine People with a polyethylene glycol (PEG) allergy appear to be able to… Read more »
Anaphylaxis in the Air: MD Saves Woman, But Medical Kit an Issue
The tweet from Dr. Amish Shah caught my eye: “We experienced a medical issue on the flight back today, and… Read more »