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 »
‘Food Allergies’
A Food Diary: Simple and Effective
Published February - 10 - 2009
Oral Allergy Syndrome
Published February - 5 - 2009
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
Published February - 5 - 2009
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?
Published February - 4 - 2009
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 »
Food Allergies at School
Published January - 7 - 2009
Food allergies can cause everything from indigestion or headache, to eczema, wheezing, hives, or – in extreme cases – anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction causing the windpipe to swell closed. A study by Hugh Sampson, M.D., of Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York, Read the rest of this entry »
RSS Feed