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Tag: food allergy
Food Allergy Mentoring Proves a Powerful Support for Parents and Kids
When an allergist diagnosed Rebecca Sager’s baby daughter with allergies to dairy, egg, peanuts and tree nuts, the mother felt… Read more »
Food Allergy Mom’s Advice: Going to Birthday Parties
The card says: “Your son/daughter is invited to a birthday party!” Can you hear the audible gasps of the food… Read more »
Elijah’s Law for Daycare Gains in More States. Will California be Next?
[Updated May 27, 2022] After the loss of their son to anaphylaxis, triggered by food at his child-care center in… Read more »
5-Minute Microneedle Patch Desensitizes Peanut-Allergic Mice
A microneedle patch worn just a few minutes at a time successfully desensitized peanut-allergic mice, new research shows. By inserting… Read more »
OIT and Food Ladder Precautions: Statement Follows Milk Allergy Tragedy
Canadian and British allergist societies have issued a statement setting out precautions and patient selection considerations that are important for… Read more »
In Toddlers, OIT Can Lead to Peanut Allergy Remission: Study
Treatment of young toddlers with peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) may be the key to inducing remission of peanut allergy, a… Read more »
Married … With Food Allergies: Couple’s Relationship Video
For our “Megan’s Minute” video series, blogger Megan Lavin is joined by her husband Claudy Lavin. They dive into a… Read more »
Girl with Milk Allergy Dies of Severe Reaction Related to Desensitization
Brooklyn Secor lit up the room with her huge smile and bright blue eyes. The 9-year-old enjoyed gymnastics and making… Read more »
Food Allergy Mom’s Advice: Visiting Relatives, It’s a Balancing Act
In this installment of Allergic Living’s “Megan’s Minute” video series, blogger Megan Lavin takes a compassionate approach to an often… Read more »