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College Roommates: How to Have the Food Allergy Talk
Living with roommates at a college campus can seem daunting for students with food allergies. Will they follow your allergy… Read more »
Almost Half of U.S. Health Providers Unaware of Alpha-Gal Allergy
Alpha-gal syndrome, the tick bite-related food allergy, is on the rise. New U.S. health data shows the condition may affect… Read more »
Food Allergy Experts Weigh In on: Global ‘May Contain’ Labels
International food safety experts are moving ahead on recommendations to define and standardize allergen “may contain” labels on packaged foods… Read more »
Allergy Mom Video: How to Manage Field Trips with Food Allergies
It requires considerable work with a school to arrive at good allergy protocols to keep a food-allergic child safe. But… Read more »
OIT to Sesame Can Safely and Effectively Desensitize Kids
Oral immunotherapy (OIT) for sesame allergy is safe and effective, with 71 percent of kids reaching a maintenance dose and… Read more »
Shellfish Allergy: Symptoms, Causes and Tricks to Manage
Shellfish allergy is an immune system response to the proteins found in certain types of seafood. It’s the most common… Read more »
Peanut Oil and Allergy: When Is It Safe to Eat, When Is It Not?
Does experiencing an allergic reaction after consuming food containing peanut oil indicate a person has a peanut oil allergy? The… Read more »
Allergy-Related Death of Cannabis Worker Sparks Concerns
A woman who collapsed and died after an asthma attack in an indoor marijuana cultivation facility is the first-known allergy-related… Read more »
Could Xolair Be the First Biologic Treatment for Food Allergies?
Biologic medications that neutralize IgE antibodies have long been considered a promising food allergy treatment. Now, one such medication –… Read more »