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Allergy Mom’s Take: Oral Food Challenges Are Worth the Stress
Among my four children, it’s the two brothers who have multiple food allergies. But fortunately, some of their allergies have… Read more »
Allergists’ Video: COVID-19 Vaccines and Reaction Risks
Three top immunologists discuss allergy risks and the COVID-19 vaccines.
Vigilance Fatigue: What Food Allergy and COVID-19 Have in Common
To food allergy families, the vigilance with the pandemic felt all too familiar – from wariness of an unseen enemy to frequent hand-washing.
All About Epinephrine: What It Does in a Reaction, How Long It Lasts, When It Gets Hot or Cold
One of the nerve-racking parts of living with severe allergies is having to make the call about if and when… Read more »
Starbucks: Sip or Eat at Your Own Risk with Food Allergies
With 32,000 locations, Starbucks is one of the most ubiquitous chains in the world. Found on city streets, suburban malls… Read more »
Why Some Ambulances Don’t Stock Epinephrine – And How to Prepare
In case of suspected anaphylaxis, people with food allergies are advised to use an epinephrine auto-injector and call 911. But… Read more »
10 Tips to Help Relatives ‘Get’ Food Allergy Rules
Ideas from the experts to improve communications about food allergies, especially for a big family gathering. This is a sidebar… Read more »
When a Child Goes to School with Multiple Food Allergies
As students increasingly have multiple food allergies, we investigate the solutions to a safe, inclusive environment.
Q&A With Allergy-Friendly Food Makers on Challenges of Free-From Manufacturing
Allergic Living’s products editor Caroline Moassessi had a great sit-down conversation with two leading allergy-friendly food makers. She caught up… Read more »