The standard recommendation for anyone experiencing anaphylaxis is: administer epinephrine promptly in the reaction, and call 9-1-1 to have an… Read more »
Food Allergy
Survey of Allergy-Friendly Food Makers in Coronavirus Crisis
Updated May 11, 2020 – Food allergy and gluten-free shoppers depend on our “friendly” brands for safe eating. But during… Read more »
Anaphylaxis and Lack of Epinephrine Use in Young Kids
Even though epinephrine is the first line of defense against anaphylaxis, many young kids are not receiving the lifesaving injection… Read more »
COVID-19 & Allergies Resources Hub
For millions across North America and around the world, the Coronavirus has been unnerving and life-altering. Those with asthma, food… Read more »
FDA Warns EpiPen Issues Can Cause Malfunction or Treatment Delay
Allergic Living shares the following alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration from March 2020. It is based on… Read more »
Empty Shelves: How Food Allergy Families are Coping with COVID-19
The run on grocery staples with the coronavirus is especially tough for food allergy families. They already faced restricted diets,… Read more »
Coronavirus & Asthma: How to Cut Risks and Keep Control
Updated May 1 – As the coronavirus spreads throughout the United States and the world, physicians are fielding calls from… Read more »
If Your Auto-Injector Gets Hot, It May Fail
How much does the heat of a summer’s day or water exposure impact your epinephrine auto-injector? Emergency physician Dr. Julie… Read more »
Groundbreaking Study Finds Peanut Allergy Likely Starts In The Gut
Groundbreaking Study Finds Peanut Allergy Likely Starts In The Gut
Advocates Lobby Lawmakers to Support Food Allergy Law
Just under 150 food allergy advocates from across the U.S. have gathered on Capitol Hill this week to urge legislators… Read more »