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 children potentially now suffering from the condition. In addition to peanut allergy, rates of tree nut, shellfish, fin fish, and sesame allergies are also on the […]
Archive for the ‘Allergies’ Category
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 estimated to affect 4 to 6 percent of children and 4 percent of adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Food allergy […]
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 and spaghetti are among their favorites. However, wheat and gluten can often be ingredients found in pasta. Check out these alternative pasta recipe ideas from kidswithfoodallergies.org: […]
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 education, advocacy, and research. Click here to learn more and join today. “Food allergies are a life-threatening medical condition for which we have no FDA-approved […]
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 can be just as bad as the spring and fall seasons,” said allergist Michael Foggs, MD, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma 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 sting anaphylaxis. The majority of the insect stings in the United States come from wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and bees. The red or black imported […]
Dr. Marie Fitzgerald with Aparna Zalani
“Grass pollen will start to pollinate in April and May, and that is what is coming out right now,” said Dr. Marie Fitzgerald with Family Allergy and Asthma Care. She said that DFW is right on the border between the geographical locations of West Texas and East Texas. Watch the video below: Click here to […]
How To Avoid Stinging Insects
How To Avoid Stinging Insects Stinging insects do not seek sustenance from humans, as do the biting insects, such as mosquitoes, flies and fleas. The sting of these insects is only used against people for self-defense or defense of the nest. Honeybees These bees travel in a straight line from flower to hive, and stings […]
Does Rainfall Affect The Pollen Count?
Rain washes pollen away, but pollen counts can soar after rainfall. “Rain often washes pollen out of the environment, but first, it bursts pollen particles, spreading allergens farther.” Warner Carr, MD, an allergist and fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. “During a rainstorm, the pollen in your environment gets saturated and […]
Asthma, Allergies and Pets
Pets May Cause Havoc for Allergic and Asthmatic Patients Keeping domestic animals as household pets is a universal activity. Pets provide companionship, security and a sense of comfort. Children often learn responsibility and lessons about life and death from pets. However, people with allergies should be cautious in deciding what type of animal can safely […]
