Many schools are implementing a strict "no food sharing" policy in an effort to prevent food allergy emergencies. One student was recently suspended for sharing his lunch with a friend and while "no food sharing" seems to make sense as a general rule, many students…
1. In most cases, anaphylaxis occurs when at least 2 organ systems are affected. See page 9 of this World Allergy Organization slide share for a list of symptoms categorized by organ systems. In few cases, anaphylaxis can affect only one body system (a sudden…
This year, Team Cookie has joined Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) in an effort to raise funds for the 2014 FARE Walk for Food Allergy. More than 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies, sending one new patient to the emergency room every 3…
1. There are different types of food allergies. While all food allergies involve a response of the immune system, some are life-threatening and others are not. Recognizing that different types food allergies exist can help you understand that children with allergies to the same food…
Imagine a world where 15 million more Americans can safely eat whatever food is served at parties or in restaurants and one less person is sent to the emergency room every three minutes. A cure for food allergies would not only change the lives of…
1. The most common allergens are found in some of the most common foods (milk, peanut butter, etc) 2. Kids are constantly surrounded by food allergens that are life-threatening to them (often being eaten by other children who leave crumbs and don’t wash their hands…
It’s not surprising that so many people in the world don’t understand allergies the way a parent of a child with a life threatening food allergy does. 1. Food Allergies Are NOT “One-Size Fits All” Food allergies are different for everyone. Some food allergies, most…
The World Allergy Organization kicked off World Allergy Week this morning in a conference call involving allergy experts around the world with a goal to educate and create awareness of anaphylaxis as a growing public health concern. Around the world, allergies and anaphylaxis are on…
For people with food allergies, allergy season is about more than just sneezes, sniffles, and itchy eyes. Love Remembers Day -- March 31st On March 31st, 2014 members of the food allergy community from all over the world participated in the first annual Love Remembers…
Food allergy diagnosis is hard to believe. How could something that is good for you... actually be bad for you? And while patients and their caregivers often go through a grieving process before they fully accept their newly diagnosed condition, not all of them complete…