Food Allergies in Children

For families or patients living with food allergies, going back to school can be a stressful time. Especially for those kids going to school for the first time, there can be a great deal of [...]

Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) has seen a great amount of progress over the last 10 years. As providers we have been able to work with patients and their families in not only preventing [...]

One of the most common concerns we face in allergy practice is reflected in this typical scenario:  “My 5-year-old son has had positive skin and blood tests for peanut allergy since he was an [...]

Perhaps the winter holidays are among the most difficult for food-allergic children and their families. The burden of creating a festive, merry atmosphere while being vigilant about meals and [...]

 Everywhere you go during the holiday season, you’ll find hidden allergens lurking: in the food at Christmas parties, in edible decorations, special, traditional foods with milk, egg and/or nuts! [...]

In a new study 1120 children whose siblings were diagnosed with food allergy were tested with skin prick tests, food specific blood tests and review of clinical history of food reactions. What [...]

Parents often feel alone in the battle against food allergies. Even though there are 15 million people who suffer with food allergies, it can still feel like a lonely journey. It doesn’t help [...]

Halloween can be a scary challenge when it comes to trick or treating — candy, candy and more candy — and most of it loaded with allergens. But there is good news! Here are some tips [...]

Some kids with a food allergy to egg or milk are able to tolerate the foods if they are baked. The reason for this is that heating the food (to at least 350°F for at least 30 minutes) changes the [...]

Now that school is back in full swing, you can be sure the food allergy bullies are, too. Among the 5.9 million kids with food allergies, 40% of them have suffered a life-threatening reaction. [...]