With more and more families taking advantage of private practice oral immunotherapy (OIT) treatments across the United States, now available in at least 22 practices, many parents are wondering what path is best for their own child. In addition, friends and family of those with…
Imagine a world where 15 million more Americans can safely eat whatever food is served at parties or in restaurants and one less person is sent to the emergency room every three minutes. A cure for food allergies would not only change the lives of…
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…
Two big announcements have been made recently regarding improving life for people at risk of anaphylaxis due to peanut allergies. First, Amy Wicker with Allergy Safe Travel who has been working hard to create awareness about the risks of flying with peanut allergies when peanuts…