Category: Anaphylaxis
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The Seed Oil–Allergy Link No One’s Explaining Correctly
Seed oils face criticism as a potential cause of health issues like inflammation and allergies. However, not all seed oils are harmful; those high in omega-6 fats can increase allergic sensitivity, while omega-3-rich oils can help reduce it. Making informed choices can significantly impact health and allergy symptoms over time.
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Oral Immunotherapy: The Future of Peanut Allergy Management
“Don’t eat peanuts or you’ll die!” For decades, strict avoidance was our approach to peanut allergy management. If you never ate peanuts, you would never react. But unfortunately, life is unpredictable, and accidental ingestion happens all the time. The Limitations of Strict Avoidance Even the most careful parents can’t control every meal their child eats. …
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6 Common Mistakes Parents Make With Food Allergens in Kids
Over 40% of children with food allergies experience severe reactions, often due to parental mistakes. Key errors include full-dose challenges, testing multiple allergens, neglecting investigation post-reaction, over-reliance on blood tests, and inadequate food safety.
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6 Food Allergy Myths That Could Put You at Risk
Food allergies are often misunderstood, and misinformation can lead to dangerous assumptions. Whether you’re managing allergies yourself or looking out for a loved one, it’s time to separate fact from fiction. As an allergist doctor with over thirty years of experience, here are six of the most common myths about food allergies I see—and the…
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Food Allergy Reality Check – Distinguishing Between Fact and Fiction-Unraveling the Truth Behind the Hype
Thanks to YouTube, I present an excellent 9:20 on food allergy myths from 2 New York allergists. See the end of this post for their presentation–I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. In recent years, the conversation surrounding food allergies has significantly intensified. With constant news headlines, social media discussions, and shared…
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I’m Allergic to Water
How can I be allergic to water?
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Tips for allergy patients undergoing desensitization therapy
Allergy shots are an effective treatment for allergies, but there are potential side effects you should be aware of before beginning the treatment. The same applies to oral immunotherapy (OIT) and medication desensitization. Knowing what reactions to look out for and how to avoid them is key in making sure you get the best possible…
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PEG Allergy and COVID-19
Are you an allergy patient? Are you worried about the effects of COVID-19 on your condition? You’re not alone. With the current pandemic that doesn’t seem to be going away, many people are facing unprecedented circumstances, and one area that is particularly vulnerable includes PEG allergies. But don’t panic – understanding what PEG allergy is,…
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It’s a scam to our patients
Much of my medical office day is explaining to patients what they DON’T have rather than treating #allergy. Allergy has become the explanation for all medical disease. For instance, it’s rare for allergy to cause lack of attention, abdominal cramping (because of food allergy), or even constipation, but patients want allergy testing nonetheless. What are…
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Give Me Your Stories About Food Allergy
Several months ago, I asked you what was missing from your treatment of #allergy. To my surprise, 50% of respondents wanted more information on food allergy, compared to only 36% who wanted cheaper medications for their #asthma. So I listened and here are some stories I find interesting about food allergy. Please share your stories…
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