Following the tragic death of Elijah Silvera, a 3-year-old who had an anaphylactic reaction at preschool, a comprehensive training program… Read more »
Food Allergy
U.S. Consumers Report EpiPen Supply Issues: What to Do and Auto-Injector Choices
For the latest update on the EpiPen shortage in the U.S., see Allergic Living’s article here. Many American families and… Read more »
My Daughter Has a Food Allergy, But She is Not “A Sufferer”
With a positive approach, our allergic child does not miss out. In fact, she’s even taking part in the science.
Reader Roundup: Our Top 10 Ask the Allergist Questions
Following is a roundup of our most popular food allergy Ask the Allergist questions with Allergic Living leading allergist contributors.… Read more »
Parents Eager for Food Allergic Kids to Take Part in OIT, Despite Exposure Fears
For food allergy mom Stephanie Sorkin, the decision to involve her daughter Mallory, who has multiple food allergies, in oral… Read more »
Supply Shortage of EpiPen Auto-Injectors in Canada
For the latest on the EpiPen shortage in Canada, see article here. Canada’s health regulator has expanded its warning about… Read more »
WestJet Serving Nut Snacks: What the Change Means for Allergic Travelers
Canadian airline WestJet, which gained a reputation in the food allergy community for a highly accommodating peanut and tree nut… Read more »
Reality Check: Baby Wipes Don’t Cause Food Allergy
A recent study from Northwestern University adds to the evidence that exposures to allergenic foods through the skin may be… Read more »
Nasal Vaccine Limits Peanut Allergy in Mice, Holding Hope for New Therapy
Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a vaccine, given as a nasal spray, that stopped or greatly reduced… Read more »
Are Schools Ready for Severe Allergic Reactions? Study Sees Key Gaps
A majority of school nurses report being trained to handle severe food allergy reactions, and most have stock (or unassigned)… Read more »