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Allergic Living’s Ask the Allergist blogs have the answers you need.

Most Read Expert Answers:

• Can you be allergic to just one type of tree nut? answer

• Can fussiness in a child be a sign of allergic reaction? answer

• How can you get a child to eat new foods after anaphylaxis? answer

• Is eczema related to milk allergy? answer

• Can cooking steam cause a severe reaction? answer

• Can I react to the smell of peanut? answer

• Do reactions get worse with each exposure? answer

See our online Ask the Allergist section for more expert answers.


The Ultimate Educator

As part of our Allergy Advocates series, Allergic Living is proud to honor Gina Mennett Lee, food allergy consultant and educator. We salute her tireless and unwavering dedication in bringing parents and schools together with one worthy goal: keeping food-allergic children safe. read more


Living Gluten-Free

• Is Your Gluten-Free Flour Really Gluten-Free?
Celiac expert Shelley Case on why a study that found gluten in GF flours is cause for caution, not panic. read more

• Packing a Gluten-Free Lunchbox
NFCA is looking to hear from the experts (aka you) on packing gluten-free lunches. Submit your recipes for the chance to have your submission immortalized in a free e-book! read more


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Teen Advocates

While many teens with allergies might hesitate to draw any attention to themselves, these young food allergy advocates work diligently to help their peers and spread awareness, proving that finding your voice can be a very powerful thing. read more


My Son the Charmer

A mother shares her story of how her family managed to take the fear factor out of managing allergies, and allowed her son’s winning personality to shine through. read more

   
   

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Exciting finding: specific bacteria may prevent, even treat, food allergy.
United Airlines quietly changes its food allergy policy on peanuts.
Top U.S. allergists update doctors’ guidelines for food allergy.
Just how much is the gluten-free market worth? About 20,000 new Ferraris.
One year later, milk-allergic girl back at school with new allergy plan.
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