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Pollen Allergy’s Tough Toll: Disrupted Sleep, Work – and Health
For millions, hay fever exacts a big health toll – from nightly sleep disturbance to trouble concentrating at work, asthma… Read more »
Food Allergies Have Been in My Family for 4 Generations
Food allergies started with my grandmother’s shrimp allergy – and have now been passed down through four generations. Anyone who… Read more »
Food Allergy and Alcohol: How to Socialize Without Brewing Up Trouble
When partying involves alcohol and you’ve got food allergies, it’s always wise to have a game plan.
After Tragedy, Brother and Mother are on a Mission for Food Allergy Education
Updated Sept. 21, 2018: Joanna Salmingo was a big fan of Japanese culture. “She took Japanese lessons in school and… Read more »
Good and the Bad of the College Experience with Food Allergies
College students with food allergies share their experiences with dining halls, dorms and roommates. Heading off to university with food… Read more »
Xolair Gains “Breakthrough” Status to Be Developed as Food Allergy Treatment
The FDA has given its “breakthrough therapy designation” to omalizumab, known by the brand Xolair, to be developed as a… Read more »
My Hives at Taylor Swift’s Concert Led to Thoughts on Bigger Allergy Picture
My whole world is consumed by my safety because of my severe food allergies and anaphylaxis risk. Safety is just… Read more »
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 »
Half of Americans with Food Allergies Gaining Condition as Adults, Finds Study
Early results from a large national survey reveal that gaining a food allergy in adulthood is more common than previously… Read more »