If you have oral allergy syndrome (OAS), chances are that you also have seasonal allergies to pollen from trees such… Read more »
Food Allergy
Tree Nut Allergies: What Are They?
Tree nut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergies in North America today. When someone with… Read more »
Managing Peanut Allergy
The only current treatment for this allergy is to avoid all traces of peanuts and peanut butter or other peanut-containing… Read more »
Sulfite Allergy: How to Know What’s in Food, Wine
Although it’s not a typical protein-based allergy, a significant number of individuals do have sulfite allergy. In Canada and the… Read more »
All About Peanut Allergy
Allergies to peanut are one of the most common and severe types of food allergies.
Managing Milk Allergy at School
As the mother of a dairy-allergic child, I was often asked: “How can anyone be allergic to milk?” From an… Read more »
When Allergies Lead to Fear of Food
Sometimes a serious allergic reaction can set off a fear of food – leaving a person too frightened to eat… Read more »
Dating with Food Allergies, a Tricky Business
From the Allergic Living archives: Timeless advice for staying safe while dating with food allergies. Their second date was supposed… Read more »
Sulfite Allergy – Cooking Up Trouble
These chemical additives cause reactions that mimic allergy. But the reason why remains a mystery. Consider the Canadian Food Inspection… Read more »
Sabrina’s Law: The Girl and the Food Allergy Law
One young girl’s tragic, likely preventable death from anaphylaxis has become the catalyst for change in Ontario. Sabrina’s Law now requires anaphylaxis safety plans in schools across the province.