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Company Nixes Allergy Chemical in Sunscreen
Johnson & Johnson announces changes to a sunscreen product after over 150 people reported skin reactions.
Can Skin Contact Cause Anaphylaxis?
Q: My daughter, who’s 7 years old, has dairy and other allergies and asthma, and has had one anaphylactic reaction.… Read more »
Teff: A Surprising Addition to the Gluten-Free Diet
Teff, a major cereal crop of Ethiopia, is the smallest of all grains in the world.
Are Quail Eggs Safe to Eat for a Child with Egg Allergy?
Q: If my child is allergic to chicken eggs, could I safely cook for him using quail eggs instead? Dr.… Read more »
Our 11-Year-Old Takes Charge in Emergency
After a mistake of eating an unsafe candy, our brave girl acted swiftly to save her own life.
Advice on Idiopathic Anaphylaxis
Q: I have had four severe allergic reactions (wheezing, swollen eyelids, sneezing) but there was nothing common to each experience… Read more »
Can Nut Residue Stay on Sports Equipment?
Q: My son goes to high school next year and wants to try out for the football team. But he… Read more »
How Do You Know if an Allergy is Truly Gone?
Q: My 6-year-old daughter’s IgE blood test numbers for peanut allergy have significantly decreased, and the allergist is offering an… Read more »
Food Allergy’s Economic Burden on Families: $3,500 a Year
Having a child with a food allergy raises the expenses of an American family by a hefty $3,457 a year, says a groundbreaking national study