1. There are different types of food allergies. While all food allergies involve a response of the immune system, some are life-threatening and others are not. Recognizing that different types food allergies exist can help you understand that children with allergies to the same food…
1. The most common allergens are found in some of the most common foods (milk, peanut butter, etc) 2. Kids are constantly surrounded by food allergens that are life-threatening to them (often being eaten by other children who leave crumbs and don’t wash their hands…
When a child has food allergies, it takes a lot of work to find and prepare creative food options for every celebration and event , and sometimes it’s just easier not to use food at all. Thankfully, there are a lot of fun, food free…
In November 2013, federal legislation encouraging states to pass laws allowing epinephrine to be stocked in schools was signed into action. The legislation is designed to protect children who may experience unexpected anaphylaxis while at school. While most kids with diagnosed life-threatening food allergies already…
With food allergies on the rise, many schools are implementing food policies requiring that any food brought into the classroom (whether for a child’s birthday or a class activity) be store-bought and free of nuts, eggs, gluten or any combination of the above. Some schools…
Earlier this week, Dr. Scott Sicherer of Mount Sinai Hospital and Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom, NBC News Health and Diet Editor appeared on the Today Show to talk about kids with food allergies. Here's five key points they discussed: 1. Environmental factors seem to be responsible for…
So you want to send a treat to school for your child's birthday but because of food allergies in the classroom you are only allowed to send store-bought items that are gluten, nut, & egg free... this seems a little overwhelming and unrealistic, right? Amazingly…
These four kids live within a third-mile radius of each other. They all come from different backgrounds, but share one thing in common -- they are allergic to peanuts. See what they have to say about their life threatening peanut allergy and living with the…
Food allergies, including those at risk of anaphylaxis, are on the rise and food allergy professionals are making it easier for anyone to obtain first aid supplies and training in case of an anaphylactic emergency. Currently, at least four distributors offer emergency epinephrine auto-injectors, one…
1. Allergies are Different Than Intolerances An allergy is a response of the immune system. While some immune system responses may involve a reaction from the digestive system, this is not the same as a person’s digestive system being unable to digest a specific type…