Teaching asthma treatment, especially to a newly diagnosed child, can be challenging, and for parents, worrisome. When it comes to… Read more »
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FDA Labels Peanut OIT Treatment “Breakthrough Therapy”
All of the participants in the Phase II trial were able to tolerate nearly 2 peanut kernels at the end of two months.
Cumin Recalls Withdrawn in Canada
False positive tests blamed, as CFIA rescinds March recalls of ground cumin products for undeclared almonds.
Child Develops Temporary Food Allergies After Blood Transfusion
This is the second time in the past decade that a food allergy has been transferred via blood transfusion.
OIT More Successful in Babies, New Study Finds
Testing OIT in such a young population has never been done before, but results show that it’s worth it.
Busting Through Gluten’s Myths
From gluten content levels to the risks of skin lotions, a lot of myths get mashed into gluten-free “facts”. Even… Read more »
Inside the Peanut-Tainted Cumin Recalls: What Happened?
Allergic Living investigates how peanut came to be in thousands of pounds of spiced food products.
First Date: One Girl, One Guy and His Multiple Allergies
Dating with multiple allergies may seem impossible, but sometimes love does conquer all. Read this mom’s heartfelt story of how two childhood friends refused to let allergies get in the way of a fairytale evening out.
Q&A with Celiac Expert Dr. Joseph Murray
The Mayo Clinic’s celiac guru talks about going gluten-free, who should screen for celiac, and his new book.
Can You Be Allergic to Just One Type of Tree Nut?
Q: My child tested highly positive to tree nut allergy, but I know she has eaten foods with almonds and… Read more »