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Tag: Dr. Ruchi Gupta
Parents Eager for Food Allergic Kids to Take Part in OIT, Despite Exposure Fears
For food allergy mom Stephanie Sorkin, the decision to involve her daughter Mallory, who has multiple food allergies, in oral… Read more »
Are Schools Ready for Severe Allergic Reactions? Study Sees Key Gaps
A majority of school nurses report being trained to handle severe food allergy reactions, and most have stock (or unassigned)… Read more »
Baby Meets Risky Foods: Parents Struggle to Adapt to New Food Allergy Guidelines
New guidelines suggest that feeding allergenic foods to at-risk infants plays an important role in allergy prevention. But at home… 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 »
Precautionary Allergy Labels Cause Widespread Confusion
Consumer survey shows many take risks with ‘may contain’ allergen labels.
Developing an Adult Food Allergy is a Life-Changer
Developing a food allergy in adulthood is a life-changer. Your carefree diet is out the window, and now you have auto-injectors, anaphylaxis risks, and lots of explaining. Meet those who’ve joined this brave new world.