An astounding 50 million mast cells – the main cells involved in allergic response – reside in the conjunctiva, the… Read more »
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Nasal Vaccine Limits Peanut Allergy in Mice, Holding Hope for New Therapy
Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a vaccine, given as a nasal spray, that stopped or greatly reduced… Read more »
Can You Tell if a Child Has a ‘Not Severe’ Food Allergy?
Q: I often have people say that, “unlike your son, my child’s allergy is not that severe.” My understanding is… Read more »
Researchers Reveal Link Between Penicillin Allergy Label and Severe Infections
Patients avoiding penicillin because of a suspected allergy to the antibiotic face a higher risk of developing either of two… Read more »
Red Meat Allergy Found to Be Mystery Trigger Behind Many Cases of Anaphylaxis
Allergist Dr. Phillip Lieberman has been tracking anaphylaxis in adults at the University of Tennessee allergy clinic for decades, trying… Read more »
What Test Best Shows if a Child Has Outgrown a Food Allergy?
Q: Our 6-year-old was diagnosed as a toddler with multiple food allergies, following trial and error with food introduction. His… Read more »
Theater Company Agrees to Create Policies to Prevent Allergy Discrimination
A Massachusetts family has been vindicated in a protracted legal drama with a youth theater company that centered on the… Read more »
Baby Meets Risky Foods: Parents Struggle to Adapt to New Food Allergy Guidelines
New guidelines suggest that feeding allergenic foods to at-risk infants plays an important role in allergy prevention. But at home… Read more »
A Gathering of Food Allergy Minds: From Latest Research to Patient Stresses
How many times have we heard the expression “two heads are better than one?” In late October 2017, I had… Read more »
Allergist Scott Sicherer Tackles the Crucial Food Allergy Questions
Dr. Scott Sicherer is the author of: Food Allergies: A Complete Guide for Eating When Your Life Depends on It,… Read more »