The status of Food Oral Immunotherapy: FAST becoming a reality!
A letter in a recent The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice (Wasserman, Richard L. et al. Oral immunotherapy in US allergy practice. The [...]
The Psychological Impact of Living with Severe Food Allergies
Living with severe food allergies isn’t just about avoiding certain foods—it’s a constant battle with fear, anxiety, and social challenges. For many people, the psychological impact [...]
Penicillin Allergy: Why 90% of People Diagnosed Don’t Actually Have It
Did you know that most people who think they’re allergic to penicillin actually aren’t? Studies show that up to 90% of those with a recorded [...]
Exercise-Induced Asthma vs. Poor Fitness: When to Suspect a Breathing Disorder
Do you find yourself out of breath after just a few minutes of exercise? Do you wonder if it’s asthma or just poor fitness? You’re [...]
Swallowing Difficulties in Eosinophilic esophagitis
If you're dealing with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), you may be familiar with the sensation of food sticking in your throat. However, swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in [...]
Xolair for Food allergy
The FDA-approval of omalizumab (Xolair) for food allergies has been a profound game-changer for patients, especially children with food allergy. Food allergies, as you know [...]
The Link Between Allergic Conjunctivitis and Dry Eye Syndrome
If your eyes are constantly red, itchy, or irritated, you might assume it’s just allergies—but what if it’s actually dry eye syndrome? Or could it [...]
Predicting peanut (and food) tolerance
There is a lot of talk nowadays about food allergies and never have we had so many modalities with which to deal with them, from [...]
Breaking Down the Role of Autoimmunity in Chronic Hives
If you’ve been dealing with hives that won’t go away, you might be surprised to learn that your immune system could be attacking itself. Chronic [...]
Hives That Won’t Go Away: What Are Your Treatment Options?
If you’ve been dealing with persistent hives (urticaria) that won’t go away, you’re not alone. While most hives disappear within hours or days, chronic hives can last [...]
