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What Type of Formula Can I Give to My Milk-Allergic Baby?
Q: I’ve been breastfeeding, and would like to begin introducing formula to my milk-allergic baby. I’m confused about which type… Read more »
Stock Epi Saves Two Lives in Nevada Schools
Two Nevada students have received life-saving shots of epinephrine since the passing of the state’s stock epinephrine bill in 2013.
What Causes Hives to Appear in a Food-Allergic Reaction?
Q: Why do we get hives in a food-allergic reaction? And will they always appear? Dr. Sicherer: Hives, also called… Read more »
How Do I Know Exactly When to Use the Auto-Injector?
Q: My 5-year-old is newly diagnosed with anaphylaxis to soy and peanut. I’m a little nervous about when to use… Read more »
First Long-Term Study of Peanut Therapy Shows Lasting Protection
A new study has proven for the first time that oral immunotherapy for peanut can provide lasting beneficial results.
High Success Rate in Peanut OIT Study
After six months of treatment, more than 80 percent of the children taking the therapy were able to eat at least five peanuts a day
Family Criticizes Airline Crew’s Response to In-flight Reaction
A Massachusetts couple says an airline crew acted cavalierly when their nut-allergic daughter began to suffer an anaphylactic reaction on a flight
Canada Approves Second Sublingual Allergy Tablet
Canada has approved its second under-the-tongue tablet for treating grass allergy.
Airlines Hear the Case for Allergy Accommodations
An unprecedented opportunity to make the case directly to the top U.S. airlines for clear guidelines for accommodating air travelers with food allergies.