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The Trouble with Airline Meals and Food Allergies
It was through a New York City allergist that I heard about Skylar’s story of a frightening food allergy reaction… Read more »
Senators Urge FAA to Act: Get Epi Auto-Injectors onto Flights
Epinephrine auto-injectors must be included in the emergency medical kit of every commercial flight, three U.S. senators have told the… Read more »
Woman Sues Tim Hortons, Alleges Debilitating Dairy Reaction to Tea
A Canadian woman is suing Tim Hortons after an error in an online order allegedly caused a life-threatening allergic reaction… Read more »
Advice to Always Go to the ER After an Epi Shot is Set to Change
Updated: February 2024 – After using an epinephrine auto-injector for anaphylaxis, patients have been told for years to call 911… Read more »
Video: The Holidays and Visiting with Food Allergies, Asthma
Just in time for the 2023 holidays, allergist Dr. David Stukus and Allergic Living Editor Gwen Smith have a video… Read more »
Pill That Treats Cancer Prevented Food Allergy Reactions in Study
Just a few doses of a pill used to treat blood cancers prevented allergic reactions to peanuts in adults with… Read more »
Chef Michael Chiarello’s Death Reminds of Allergy Risks for Adults
Known for his Italian-inspired California dishes, celebrity chef Michael Chiarello’s death from anaphylaxis came as a shock to many. Chiarello’s… Read more »
Setback for Neffy Epinephrine Spray as FDA Calls for More Study
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve a novel epinephrine nasal spray to treat allergic reactions. Instead,… Read more »
Gut Microbiome Flaws Linked to Allergies from Food to Eczema
A study has linked the development in kids of any of food allergy, asthma, eczema and rhinitis to a common… Read more »