Too many Americans endure recurrent sinus headaches, coughing, wheezing, throat clearing, sneezing fits, teary eyes, itchy skin, hives, bumps, swelling, gasping, post-nasal congestion and drippy noses – in part because Read the rest of this entry »
‘Food Allergies’
Check Up and Check In: Let an Allergist Bring Relief
Allergies, Yogurt and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Does your yogurt smell fishy? It could be the latest food to proclaim itself “heart healthy” with the addition of omega-3 fatty acid supplements. Read the rest of this entry »
Asthma Awareness Day on Capitol Hill ‘09

Breathe Freely
Make healthcare reform work for you
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
8:30-10:30 am – Breakfast Briefing
11:00 am-1:30 pm – Asthma Health Expo
Free asthma screening – Consultation with allergists – State-of-the-art lung inflammation tests
Rayburn Foyer, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC Read the rest of this entry »
Big Week for AANMA!
Check out the cover of our newest kid’s book, Breathless Bethany Buttercup — it’s featured on electronic billboards in Times Square and Las Vegas! Read the rest of this entry »
When Will I Outgrow Food Allergies?
One of the first things parents ask when their child is diagnosed with food allergy is, “When will he outgrow it?” That’s because it’s been conventional wisdom that most children outgrow food allergies – particularly milk and egg – within a few years. Today, however, research shows that food allergies persist into childhood longer. Read the rest of this entry »
Solving the Peanut Allergy Puzzle
By Dawn Merritt
Amy Altizer will never forget January 3, 2007. Not because it was her baby boy’s 3-month birthday. It was the day he had a life-threatening allergic reaction. Read the rest of this entry »
A Food Diary: Simple and Effective
Food allergies are on the rise worldwide, as is research into possible causes and cures. But even though doctors are seeing more patients with food-related symptoms, correctly diagnosing food allergies remains tricky. Read the rest of this entry »
Oral Allergy Syndrome
Do you ever get an itchy mouth when eating watermelon or cantaloupe? What about that luscious peach that left your gums raw and irritated?
Cracking Open Egg Allergy
Ewan McCartney was 10 months old when he first tasted a scrambled egg. Within minutes he developed a swollen area on his forehead. Another lump soon emerged and both eyes swelled shut. Hives appeared next, covering his torso. He vomited and started wheezing. Read the rest of this entry »
What’s a Nut?
Families living with food allergies are constantly on alert for hidden allergens. When Congress passed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, they took a huge step forward in saving lives. Read the rest of this entry »




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