Allergic Living has been sounding the alarm for years on the urgent need for Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) to update… Read more »
Managing Allergies
Elijah’s Law in Maryland Hailed; Action Urged in Other States
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Elijah’s Law on April 25, 2024. The law is designed to protect children with food… Read more »
Megan Lavin Video: In Praise of Our Food Allergy Allies
In this video, Megan Lavin praises allergy allies – those friends who go above and beyond to include her family… Read more »
Opinion: The Dark Side of the Relentless Food Allergy ‘Humor’
Anyone who has seen someone they love, or even a stranger, in the throes of anaphylaxis will never forget it.… Read more »
Wheat Allergy Warning: Watch Out for Wheat Starch [Video]
My older son has a severe wheat allergy, among other food allergies. But he’s not sensitive to other gluten-containing grains.… Read more »
Mom Sues Daycare over Child’s Severe Fish Allergy Reaction
A toddler’s mom is suing a Texas daycare center, alleging that staff fed the 3-year-old fish sticks. She says the… Read more »
Boy’s Therapy Journey: From Extreme Allergies to Food Freedom
As a child, Luca Hoang’s allergies to peanuts, walnuts and hazelnuts led to several scary reactions. So when his mom… Read more »
Xolair for Food Allergies: Cutting Risks and Raising Hopes
The study that led the FDA to approve Xolair as the first treatment of multiple food allergies was unveiled February… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: Valentine’s Meal and Ways to Share the Love
For Valentine’s Day, Megan Lavin of our Megan’s Minute video series, offers clever ways to let kids with food allergies… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: Goals for a Year of School, Travel Challenges
As she explained last year, contributor Megan Lavin is a big believer in the value of setting goals. In this… Read more »