A new survey finds that nearly one-third of U.S. school nurses report at least one severe reaction to food among their students in the last school year. Also, they reported that […]
Archive for the ‘Allergies’ Category
Outdoor Mold Spores Increase in Spring
Outdoor mold spores begin to increase as the temperatures rise in the spring. Molds are microscopic fungi that produce spores, which spread through the air and can trigger or aggravate […]
Winter and Allergic Rhinitis
For allergy sufferers the winter months can mean dealing with allergic rhinitis or hay fever. Do you deal with itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, nasal blockage, headaches, sore throat and […]
Dealing with Food Allergy Bullying
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), an astonishing 79 percent of food allergic children say they are bullied because of their food allergy. And 57 […]
Peanut Allergy on the Rise in U.S. Children
Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, and ACAAI member, presented information from recent research which shows that peanut allergies in children have increased by 21 percent since 2010, with nearly 2.5 percent of US […]
Top 8 Food Allergens
What are the top 8 food allergens? Eggs Milk Peanuts Tree nuts Fish Shellfish Wheat Soy More than 50 million Americans have an allergy of some kind. Food allergies are […]
Allergy Friendly Pasta Ideas
Living with food allergies isn’t easy. Finding allergy-friendly recipes is part of the challenge – especially for kids. Most children will say that pasta dishes such as mac & cheese […]
Food Allergy & Research Education Patient Registry
Individuals with diagnosed food allergies and family members of children with diagnosed food allergies can join the Food Allergy & Research Education (FARE) Patient Registry to help advance life-changing initiatives in […]
Summer Allergies and Your Appearance
What seems like just a cold this summer may be much more. Persistent symptoms can leave their mark on your appearance. “Summer allergies can cause severe symptoms for some sufferers, and […]
Insect Stings: Allergic Reaction and Normal Reaction
The allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis occurs in 0.5% to 5% of the U.S. population as a result of insect stings. At least 40 deaths per year result from insect […]
