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May 27, 2015
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Peanut Allergy: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment

It is estimated that food allergy affects approximately 5% of adults and 8% of children, with peanut allergy nearing approximately 2% of the population. A peanut allergy is when the immune system makes a type of antibody called IgE towards specific proteins in peanut. When a person with peanut allergy is exposed to these peanut proteins, the peanut specific IgE antibodies

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October 16, 2015
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The Myth: IgG RAST testing is an effective means to identify food allergies

Our very own Allergy Myth Busters! Inspired by one of our favorite television shows, Allergy Myth Busters looks at a number of popularly held beliefs about allergy. But are these myths just urban legends or are they true? The Myth: IgG RAST testing is an effective means to identify food allergies.

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April 23, 2015
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Intranasal Influenza Vaccination

Intranasal influenza vaccination is well-tolerated in egg allergic children with asthma or recurrent wheeze. Nobody likes getting a shot, especially children. However, US health guidelines recommend annual influenza vaccination of children, especially those with asthma, and including those with egg allergy. Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) is an intranasal vaccine

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April 14, 2015
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Food Allergen Panel Testing Often Results in Misdiagnosis of Food Allergy

Food allergies have become an increasing public health issue. Recent studies now indicate that nearly 1 in 13 children are diagnosed with food allergy. Food allergies are triggered when the immune system make a special type of antibody, called IgE, directed against foods. On re-exposure to the food, the IgE antibody can trigger severe, even life threatening allergic reactions.

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April 10, 2015
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Do I Have Food Allergy?

Food allergies are due to an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food.They affect about one in twenty Americans, with cases occurring at any age, but most commonly in babies and young children. While any food may cause an allergic reaction, eight types of food account for about 90 percent of food allergies: milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree

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March 10, 2015
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Food Allergy and Product Labeling

Food allergy is estimated to affect 5 to 7% of infants and 1 to 2% of adults. Currently there is no cure for food allergy and patients must adhere to a strict regimen of dietary avoidance of foods to which they are allergic. Despite the best of intentions, accidental exposure to food allergens remains a significant cause of allergic reactions. To avoid such exposure, food

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March 3, 2015
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Preventing Peanut Allergy with Early Exposure

Peanut allergy can result in severe, and at times fatal, allergic reactions. Unfortunately, peanut allergy has become more and more common over the years. A new study, however, gives hope that early interventions may decrease the risk of developing peanut allergy.

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October 30, 2012
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Halloween

Halloween is a great time of year to dress up and eat lots of candy. Who doesn’t enjoy that? For some families with food allergic children, this holiday can be stressful.