College student writes about how one simple assumption she made during a vacation dinner triggered an allergic reaction.
Tag: allergic reaction
Teen’s Tragedy ‘Devastating’ News to Man Who Sued Pret after Sesame Allergy Reaction
“It’s a tragedy, and I hoped that my case would have been the wakeup call to Pret a Manger,” New… Read more »
Inquest Called into Second Allergy Death Linked to Pret a Manger Chain
The family of Celia Marsh, the second U.K. resident to die of anaphylaxis after eating food from sandwich chain Pret… Read more »
Believe Me, I Do Have Oral Allergy Syndrome
Accepting my diagnosis was easy, convincing others that I couldn’t eat raw fruits or veggies was harder.
All About Eye Allergy: The Itch, the Blur and Condition Confusion
An astounding 50 million mast cells – the main cells involved in allergic response – reside in the conjunctiva, the… Read more »
Food Allergy Bullying: How to Spot It and Actions to Take
It’s the kind of story that leaves parents of food-allergic children nervous and baffled – a schoolyard bully has been… Read more »
Supply Shortage of EpiPen Auto-Injectors in Canada
For the latest on the EpiPen shortage in Canada, see article here. Canada’s health regulator has expanded its warning about… Read more »
The Major Lessons From My 3 Allergic Reactions
College student reflects on her experiences and what she would do differently.
Bride’s Close Call: Wedding Caterer Oversells Nut-Free Promises
Our big day almost landed me in the ER, thanks to the caterer who oversold his nut-free promises.
All about FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome)
Imagine if basic foods, like cow’s milk or grains, could send your child into severe bouts of vomiting, lethargy and… Read more »