Tag: Food allergy
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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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Why Food Allergy Rates Are Rising—and What It Means for Public Health
Food allergies are skyrocketing. Since 1997, peanut allergies in children have tripled, and food allergies overall have increased by 50%. It’s not just an individual health issue; it’s a $25 billion-a-year problem when you factor in rising emergency room visits, increased medications, lost productivity, and special dietary needs. While advancements in emergency treatment have helped…
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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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How AI Is Revolutionizing Food Allergy Diagnostics & Healthcare
Imagine a world where diagnosing food allergies is precise, fast, and accessible to everyone. That future isn’t far off thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). With its unmatched ability to process and analyze vast amounts of data in seconds, AI is set to transform how we diagnose and manage food allergies. As a practicing allergist with…
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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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Gut Health and Its Relationship with Allergies
Most people don’t realize their gut plays a major role in managing allergies. Trillions of bacteria in your gut microbiome influence immune responses, potentially making allergies worse—or better. Research is now showing how the balance of these bacteria impacts inflammation and allergic reactions. Understanding this connection is the first step toward taking control of your…
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Food allergy is making a run for it
For those hoping for an answer to their food allergies, experts have recently shared a glimmer of hope. Food allergy research has gained momentum and is advancing at astonishing rates compared to the advancement in studies on hayfever. Recent years have seen increased collaboration between universities and other medical organizations working together towards unraveling the…
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Will peanut allergy always be with us?
Back-to-school with peanut allergy: 6 steps for parents to consider What families living with peanut allergy need to know to help care for their kids at school Aimmune Therapeutics For families living with peanut allergy, the most common food allergy among children in the U.S.1, managing the allergy can require constant vigilance and supervision. This…
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Fishing for allergy
Who doesn’t like to fish during this time of the year? Doesn’t matter if it’s catfish on the local pond, or trout at Roaring River, there’s nothing like feeling the tug on your line before you set the hook. And I have relatives that are experts at catching any type of fish you want. Fish…
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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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