It was through a New York City allergist that I heard about Skylar’s story of a frightening food allergy reaction… Read more »
Food Allergy
Xolair Takes Step Toward FDA Approval for Multiple Food Allergies
The use of Xolair as a treatment to protect from allergic reactions to multiple foods has moved a step closer… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: 5 Top Tips for Unwanted Food Allergy Advice
Holidays and family celebrations can be tricky to navigate with food allergies. In this episode of the Megan’s Minute video series, Megan… Read more »
Senators Urge FAA to Act: Get Epi Auto-Injectors onto Flights
Epinephrine auto-injectors must be included in the emergency medical kit of every commercial flight, three U.S. senators have told the… Read more »
Video: FARE’s CEO on Food Allergy as Serious Disease, Not a Diet
In a year-end video for Allergic Living, I sit down with Dr. Sung Poblete, CEO of the non-profit FARE (Food… Read more »
Texas Football Allergy Incident: Targeted Player Feels Backlash
When he was on the field, Carter Mannon zoned in on playing football during his team’s Texas playoff run. But… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: Our First Cruise with Food Allergies was a Hit
Megan Lavin recently took her family on a six-night cruise off the coast of Mexico. They enjoyed snorkeling, fishing, cruise… Read more »
Woman Sues Tim Hortons, Alleges Debilitating Dairy Reaction to Tea
A Canadian woman is suing Tim Hortons after an error in an online order allegedly caused a life-threatening allergic reaction… Read more »
Texas Football Peanut Allergy Incident: Mom on What Happened
A Texas mom is speaking out about the dangerous peanut allergy incident that her son, Carter, a student football player,… Read more »
Advice to Always Go to the ER After an Epi Shot is Set to Change
Updated: February 2024 – After using an epinephrine auto-injector for anaphylaxis, patients have been told for years to call 911… Read more »