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All About Emerging Food Allergies

 

The definition of food allergies now includes 2 unique and confounding diseases. Allergic Living explains:

• EoE: When to test, how to treat and when a feeding tube is needed. read
• FPIES: Learn about its severe signs, and why it gets mistaken for sepsis. read
Living Gluten-Free

• A Spitting Solution?
Exciting findings suggest certain bacteria in human saliva could be used to treat celiac disease. read

• A Diet’s Burden
Following a strict gluten-free regimen proves almost as stressful as a kidney dialysis. read
Faking Food Allergies  

Have you ever witnessed a friend claim to have a food allergy when you know he or she is just on a diet or doing "a detox"? Yes, it’s a thing.

College student Hannah Lank writes about her experience, the fallout of the faking – and why it’s important to speak up if you see it happen. read

   
ESA Animals vs. Allergies

It’s crucial to notify your college of pet allergies and asthma when you enroll. Even if campus housing is deemed "pet-free," another student may have permission for a support animal. read
Finding the College That Fits


From academics to student life, there’s a lot to consider when choosing a college. For those with food allergies or celiac disease, there are also big issues about safe meal plans and dorm living.

To help ease the process, Allergic Living has created a comprehensive guide to 92 U.S. colleges and their allergy and celiac policies. read
   

NEWSREEL
FARE takes its complaint against airline to next level.
Food Allergy Canada and McDonald’s meet over menu backlash.
First new prescription treatment in a decade for moderate eczema.
Auto-injector choices grow with Auvi-Q launch and 2 generics available.
Study finds a third of adults diagnosed with asthma didn’t have it.
Disneyland guide: An allergic teen takes on a solo trip. 
  
 
     
 

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Our Superb Spring Issue!

• Cover Report: Baby Meets Risky Foods ­– The research says there’s no reason to delay introducing allergenic foods to your baby. But that’s no easy prospect for parents who have another child with severe allergies. As one mom says: “I want him to eat these foods, but I’m so scared.” We examine striking a balance between fear, guilt and good diet.

• Pollen’s Pitfalls ­– From lethargy to sleep disorders and even brain fog, seasonal allergies can pack a punch well beyond the sniffles.

• The Pretenders – Allergy chefs Joel and Mary Schaefer do creative ingredient swapping to put diner favorites back on your menu.

• GF World HQ ­– Welcome to Finland, where they’re as aware of celiac disease as they are of heavy metal music.

Subscribe by Feb. 24 to get the Spring Edition with your subscription.
 

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