Think you or your child might be allergic to milk, eggs, peanuts, fish, or another food? Learn what causes food allergies, the symptoms to look for, and how to handle a severe reaction.


Anaphylaxis: A Guide for You and Me - The causes of severe allergic reactions – including food allergies – and how auto-injectable epinephrine works to save lives.

Food Allergies Defined - Here’s what you need to know about this common type of allergy.

Detecting Food Allergies - How will an allergist diagnose your food allergy?

Symptoms of Food Allergy - An allergic reaction to food can involve the skin, respiratory tract, and digestive tract.

Follow the Food Allergy Clues - Does this story sound familiar?

Adverse Reactions to Food - Learn about the three types of potential reactions to food.

Symptoms of Anaphylaxis - Become familiar with the warning signs of this life-threatening reaction.

Using Epinephrine - When used immediately, this injectable prescription medication stops an anaphylactic reaction in its tracks.

Anaphylaxis Action Plan - Follow these steps in case of an emergency.

Problems with Peanuts - For the peanut-allergic, prevention and planning are key.

Living with Allergies - Elizabeth Jaeger's essay brings to life the daily struggles of being 13 years old and a middle school student with allergies.

Reading Food Labels - Do you know what to look for?

Spooky Allergies - With a little planning and creativity, you can make this Halloween safe and fun for your food-allergic child.

EpiEssentials - Seven facts every person using EpiPen™ should know.

EMTs and Epinephrine - Grassroots effort changes Michigan law.

Resources and Cookbooks - Places to turn for more information on food allergies.

Guidelines Call for Action - What to expect in the Emergency Department.




Anaphylaxis: A Guide for You and Me
Anaphylaxis: A Guide
for You and Me


When Anaphylaxis Looks Like Asthma
Early food allergy symptoms can be mistaken for asthma symptoms. Using epinephrine early can save lives.