11 Things You May Not Know About Anaphylaxis

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…

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New Study Planned for Improved Peanut Allergy Treatment

A new clinical study is planned for improving methods of oral immunotherapy treatments which, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI), have not been ready for use in private practice yet, due to a variety of adverse events. Despite this recommendation,…

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Help Team Cookie Find a Cure For Food Allergies: Start Today!

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…

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EoE Families Experience Mixed Feelings About Recent Discovery

Mixed feelings were felt by many when Nature Genetics published on Monday that researchers had found the cause for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), a difficult to treat allergic/immune condition which is sometimes developed by patients after outgrowing a food allergy. This major breakthrough in food allergy research…

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Independence Day Marshmallow Sparkle Pops

Looking for a quick treat to put together for your Independence Day party?  It can't get any easier than this! Whip up a few of these sparkle pops and share an eye-popping, festive allergy-safe treat with all your friends and family at your holiday BBQ!…

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4 Reasons Never to Assume How to Feed a Food Allergic Child

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…

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Team Cookie Sets Lofty Goal To Find a Cure for Food Allergies

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…

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