Mother warns of precautions and communication needed to prevent tragedies like her daughter’s.
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Nanny Jo Frost Tours America, and Helps Spread Allergy Awareness
Nanny’s Thurs. Feb. 11 episode on UpTV network deals with anaphylaxis.
Teens Speak Up About Averting Food Allergy Tragedies
We sought out the teenage perspective on staying safe with food allergies.
5 Reasons Patients Shun Critical Food Challenge Tests
Allergist Dr. Scott Sicherer decided to find out why.
LEAP Study Prompts New Peanut Introduction Guidelines for Physicians
The recommendations aim to help physicians implement LEAP findings while formal guidelines are still in the works.
10 Biggest Pollen Allergy Questions
We narrow down readers’ frequently asked pollen allergy questions, while our expert sources turn to lab experiments, studies, and even… Read more »
Study Calls for Growth Screening to Detect Celiac in Kids
Children’s height and weight patterns may be the key to early diagnosis of celiac disease.
Allergy Control: How to Defeat Dust Mites, a Big Trigger
They prowl our beds and sofas, invisible to us, but hugely allergenic. Here’s the latest on dust mites, and what you can do to protect your family.
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Advocating at a 504 Meeting
Gina Mennett Lee offers advice on how to successfully negotiate a 504 plan to ensure that your child stays allergy safe at school.