From the Allergic Living archives, an investigation of rising temperatures and rising allergies. Wasp sting reactions in Alaska, wildfire pollution,… Read more »
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Flying Allergic
Exposure to a food allergen at 40,000 feet is an allergic person’s worst nightmare. For many travelers, it’s happening more often than it should.
Summer Camp – with Allergies (USA)
U.S. – Food Allergy, Celiac Camps Gluten Intolerance Group Summer Camps The volunteers and staff of the Gluten Intolerance Group… Read more »
Stinging Insect Allergies: When Are They Serious?
With warm weather, they’re back! Know and reduce the risks.
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 »
Cat Allergy and Dog Allergy: A Gander at Dander
The doctor’s advice sounds clear enough – if you have pet allergies that make you wheeze and sneeze, stay away.… 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 »
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 »