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Am I Allergic to Exercise?
Sometimes at the gym, you’ll hear tales of a runner who’s “allergic to their own sweat.” Chances are, it’s not… Read more »
Sabrina’s Law: The Girl and the Food Allergy Law
One young girl’s tragic, likely preventable death from anaphylaxis has become the catalyst for change in Ontario. Sabrina’s Law now requires anaphylaxis safety plans in schools across the province.
Sara Shannon’s Journey with Sabrina’s Law
After tragically losing her daughter to anaphylaxis, Sara Shannon fought for legislation that requires schools in Ontario to have anaphylaxis policies. She hopes the new law will help protect students and prevent further tragedies from happening.
Kyle Dine, Allergy Minstrel
From the Allergic Living archives. First published in the magazine in 2007. With songs like “Smellephant the Allergic Elephant,” the… Read more »
Peanut Allergy: Making It ‘Go Away’
Nine-year-old Isabella Uknis can do something her parents were told was impossible: she can eat half a peanut every day.… Read more »
When Grass Allergy Attacks: From Symptoms to Managing
For those with grass allergy, a lush lawn can be the bane of summer. Grass allergy is one of the… Read more »
Oral Allergy Syndrome: Why do Pollens and Foods Cross-React?
If trees make you sneeze, they may also give you an itchy mouth or worse to certain fruits and vegetables.… Read more »
Was Peanut Kiss to Blame? Lessons from Tragedy
The suspected “peanut kiss” death of a Quebec teen and another tragedy provide clues to what goes wrong in fatal… Read more »
Multiple Food Allergies Are on the Rise
This examination of the rise of multiple food allergies is from the Allergic Living archives. It was a week so… Read more »