American Idol lets singer speak of pranking a peanut-allergic fellow contestant – as a “joke”.
Food Allergy
Those Who Outgrow Food Allergy Can Risk EoE
A small proportion of children who outgrow a food allergy may later develop EoE to that same food
Herbs and OIT Prove an Effective Food Allergy Combo
Dr. Xiu-Min Li finds more success with her Chinese herbal formula to treat food allergy
School Aide Suspended due to Alarming Allergy Incident
A school aide at Holiday Hill Elementary in Jacksonville, Florida was suspended for an in-class reaction
How Many Peanuts A Day to Keep Allergy Away?
Two studies focused on peanut OIT have found possible answers to key research questions.
Study Mixing OIT and Xolair Sees Big Drop in Side Effects
A study finds fewer reactions and increased speed in OIT for milk allergy while using the medication omalizumab.
From Oregon to Maine to Texas, Rate of U.S. Allergy is Same
A new study has found that overall allergy prevalence is the same across different regions of the U.S.
Peanut Policies at School: What’s Working Best
A new study finds peanut-free schools may be using epinephrine five times more often than schools without a peanut policy.
Chinese Herbs for Food Allergy: 2 Success Stories
Allergic Living columnist Gina Clowes recently interviewed Dr. Xiu-Min Li about the work she’s doing with butanol-purified FAHF-2, or B-FAHF-2.… Read more »
AAAAI: 5 Things Physicians and Patients Should Question
The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology has released a list of tests and procedures that are overused in… Read more »