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Food Allergy
Should I Introduce Shellfish to a Peanut and Tree Nut Allergic Child?
Q: My daughter has severe allergies to peanut and tree nuts. We’d like to know if she’s safe to eat… Read more »
How Often Should Someone Be Retested for Food Allergies?
Q: Our youngest child was tested and diagnosed with multiple allergies (egg, cow’s milk and later peanut) following symptoms including… Read more »
Kissing With Severe Food Allergies
Q: I’m a teenager with severe allergies to tree nuts and sesame seeds. If my boyfriend eats something that I’m… Read more »
Can Puberty Make Allergy Symptoms Worse?
Q: My 12-year-old with legume allergies had only had mild reactions. Then recently she ate food that turned out to… Read more »
Can a Child With a Peanut or Nut Allergy React to Dog Treats With Allergens?
Q: My son has peanut and tree nut allergies and we now own a dog, and on weekdays she is… Read more »
Can Someone With a Nut Allergy React to Mangoes or Peppercorns?
Q: Testing has confirmed that our 4-year-old is allergic to cashews and pistachios. (We visited an allergist after our daughter’s… Read more »
What is an FPIES Food Allergy?
Q: My grandson has been a very sick little boy who has suffered bouts of severe diarrhea and vomiting. At… Read more »
Does Alcohol Make Food Allergy Reactions Worse?
Q: I’m a university student with food allergies. I’ve heard that if you accidentally eat a food with your allergen… Read more »
Why Are There So Many Food Allergies Today?
Q: Since my 6-year-old has multiple allergies (peanuts, tree nuts, soy and sesame), people ask me all the time: why… Read more »