Desensitizing therapies are emerging for food allergies, and being considered for approval by the FDA. But some in the medical… Read more »
Food Allergy
Food Allergy Cited in Deaths of 12-Year-Old and College Student
Two families were left reeling from the loss of sons in the 2019 holiday season, with anaphylaxis confirmed in one… Read more »
New Girl Scout Cookie ‘May Contain’ Warnings Upset Allergy Families
One of two bakeries that supply Girl Scout cookies has added “may contain” warnings to its products. Jeni Cameron, a… Read more »
Lawmakers Learn Urgent Need for Auto-Injectors on Planes
As an advocate for airline accommodations for severe food allergies, I believe in the power of personal stories. This is… Read more »
Why Some Ambulances Don’t Stock Epinephrine – And How to Prepare
In case of suspected anaphylaxis, people with food allergies are advised to use an epinephrine auto-injector and call 911. But… Read more »
Ohio Teen Fighting for Life Out of Coma, Opens Eyes
After nearly a month of being in a medically induced coma, an Ohio teen named Emma Pfouts is opening her… Read more »
10 Tips to Help Relatives ‘Get’ Food Allergy Rules
Ideas from the experts to improve communications about food allergies, especially for a big family gathering. This is a sidebar… Read more »
When Family Doesn’t Get Your Child’s Food Allergies
How to get through to close relatives that food allergies are a life-threatening condition – when they assume you’re just… Read more »
ACAAI News: OAS in Kids, Penicillin, Twitter Impact
The following news is excerpted from news releases issued by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) at… Read more »
Healthy, Diverse Diet During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Allergies in Children
Eating a healthy, diverse diet during pregnancy appears to lower the risk of a baby developing eczema and food allergies,… Read more »