First, Douglas Baker had a severe reaction in which he broke out into full body hives and lost consciousness three… Read more »
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Do You Have Red Meat Allergy?
When should I suspect that I’m allergic to alpha-gal?
New Food Allergy Tests Hold Hope of Reliable Results
New diagnostic tests are being developed that aim to more accurately diagnose a patient’s food allergy. Currently, skin-prick testing and… Read more »
Food Allergy $200 Million Fundraising Campaign: Why Now and What are the Goals?
On Dec. 4, Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) announced the most ambitious fundraising campaign to date for food allergy.… Read more »
How Do You Figure Out if a Rash is Actually a Sign of Food Allergy?
Q: We suspect our 3.5-year-old, who has severe eczema and a milk allergy, is developing more food allergies. Although she… Read more »
Food Allergy and Alcohol: How to Socialize Without Brewing Up Trouble
When partying involves alcohol and you’ve got food allergies, it’s always wise to have a game plan.
Allergy to Peanut, Milk and Shellfish the Most Common in American Kids
A nationally representative population study led by a team at Northwestern University confirms the high prevalence of peanut and milk… Read more »
Inquest Called into Second Allergy Death Linked to Pret a Manger Chain
The family of Celia Marsh, the second U.K. resident to die of anaphylaxis after eating food from sandwich chain Pret… Read more »
How Can You Tell If a Peanut Reaction is a Severe Allergy or Just Part of OAS?
Q: Our 11-year-old has oral allergy syndrome (OAS) that relates to his birch pollen allergy. He gets an itchy and… Read more »
Is It Allergy or Why Is Sunscreen Making My Skin Red and Itchy?
Question: I get allergic dermatitis with some fragrances (which I avoid). Now, I’m struggling with sunscreens. I’ve tried a couple… Read more »