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April 2010 NewsReport

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The Therapies are Coming!

It’s the 5th anniversary of Allergic Living magazine but, rather than looking back, we’re looking to the future – and a magnificent future it promises to be. In our 20-page feature report in the Spring issue, we explore the latest food allergy treatments. From vaccines to “masked peanuts,” immunotherapy and herbal remedies, avoidance will no longer be the only way to treat food allergies in the decade ahead. A therapy revolution is coming. Read excerpt.

Ahead for Asthma, Celiac
We’ve also got cutting-edge research on the link between plasticizers and asthma and a look at what’s ahead for people with celiac disease – will you be eating gluten again?
Also in the Spring issue: new statistics on food allergies in North America; a feature on neurological disorders in kids and celiac disease, and fabulous Southwest cuisine recipes by Chef Simon. Free of top allergens and gluten.

This Month’s Poll. What is your main method of controlling your spring allergy symptoms?
Get Ready to Run for Research

Runners and walkers in Ottawa are gearing up for their first-ever AAIA Triple “A” Run/Walk for allergy and asthma research and education. This annual charity event is getting larger each year: what began as a single run/walk in Whitby, Ontario six years ago is now being held in five locations across Canada. Money raised goes to a great cause: allergy and asthma research through the Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation. There’s a race for every member of the family, with a 5 km and 10 km run or walk, and a 2 km “family scamper.” If you can’t attend, you can still pledge support for a runner.


May 1: Ottawa, Tunney’s Pasture.
May 15: Whitby, Ont., Heydenshore Pavilion.
May 16: Kelowna, B.C., City Park.
May 29: Windsor, Ont., Assumption Park.
May 30: Bedford, N.S., DeWolfe Park.

Samantha Yaffe’s irreverent web column
on motherhood with food allergies.

This Month: The “Why Me?” Standoff

“Why do I have to wear it?” he’d cry, whine, yell. “I hate it. I hate having allergies.” Sam’s son Lucas had always worn his auto-injector without complaint. Then suddenly, at the age of 7½, he began refusing to wear it to school, no matter what his mom said to remind him of why he had to carry it. Grappling with this first “why me?” moment in the allergy journey, Sam turned to an expert parenting coach. Surprisingly, all it took was a few magic words for Lucas to strap his auto-injector back on without an issue. more

Spring Allergies Attack

Nose running? Watery eyes and sneezing fits? Feeling congested, tired and rundown? Chances are you’ve got spring pollen allergies. Fortunately, Allergic Living’s got everything you’ll need to know. First stop: our Hay Fever Handbook.


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Newsreel

Teachers suspended over boy’s death
from asthma. Discuss.
Anaphylaxis Canada holds conference on food allergy research in Toronto.
Study suggests kids should carry two auto-injectors.
Peanut allergy linked to worse asthma.
Ontario student feels unsafe after four reactions at school.
60% of us find pollen allergies tough to beat.


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Calendar

Apr. 10 “Lung Run” for asthma. 5 km and 1.5 km for kids, Halifax. more
Apr. 24, May 8 & 22 FAAN conferences: newly diagnosed; emotions and letting go: Las Vegas, Tarrytown, NY and Oak Brook, IL more
May 31 Allergy, asthma evening with experts, Hamilton. more
June 4-6 Canadian celiac conference. Winnipeg. more

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