Americans with food and sting allergies can now find an alternative to epinephrine auto-injectors in pharmacies across the United States.… Read more »
Tag: anaphylaxis
Allergic Teen’s Eczema May Have Played Role in Cheese-Related Tragedy
A London coroner’s inquest into the death of Karanbir Cheema, 13, heard testimony that sheds light on medical missteps contributing… Read more »
After Girl’s Fatal Reaction to Toothpaste, Mother Calls for Caution
Warning: This article contains information on a child’s tragic reaction to toothpaste and is not suitable for children. A California… 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.
Hospital Breakfast Linked to Allergic Teen’s Death
A coroner’s inquest has determined that hospital food contributed to a 13-year-old’s death in Australia in October 2015. Louis Tate… Read more »
Severe Food Allergy Reactions Surge Over Decade, Along with Health Costs
The incidence of emergency treatment of anaphylaxis, the severe form of food-allergic reaction, climbed a remarkable 377 percent in the… Read more »
Study Finds Few Severe Reactions with Oral Food Allergy Challenges
Rate of allergic reaction in large survey was 14%, but only 2% were severe reactions.
Simon Katz’s Friends on Allergy Tragedy: What We Wish We’d Known
Editor’s Note: Fatal anaphylaxis from food allergy is a terrible way to lose a loved one or friend. An allergic… Read more »
Accidental Allergy Exposure: Fear to First Injection and Life Lessons
Our teenage daughters were visiting the Distillery District in Toronto, with family friends, and had plans to stay overnight. Back… Read more »
Waiter Arrested After Diner Suffers Near-Fatal Allergic Reaction
A waiter could be facing criminal charges after a man suffered a near-fatal allergic reaction to seafood at a restaurant.