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    posted 08/28/2008, comments (0)

    The Future of Epinephrine Delivery

    After attending the AAAAI conference in the spring, the vital importance of epinephrine as the cornerstone treatment for anaphylaxis was really driven home. As I reported then: "Dr. F. Estelle Simons of the University of Manitoba, and the former president of the AAAAI, emphasized that epinephrine is on the WHO's worldwide approved list of drugs... Read moreChevron
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    Take the Sting Out of Insect Allergies

    Insect allergies can occur at any time of the year to sensitive people, but they are often a major problem during the summer when you are more likely to be outdoors doing things such as swimming, hiking and yard work, which can put you into closer contact with stinging insects.   Stinging insects include fire ants, honey bees, hornets,... Read moreChevron
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    Speaking Up About Food Allergies To Save Your Life

    Did you hear about this scary story: a 35-year-old man died of a shellfish allergy at a Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Georgia. "Rodney "Krook" Hawkins' wife, Linda, disputes the Maryville, Tenn.-based chain's account, saying -- through a family representative -- that her husband did not order the Chicken Oscar entree, which contains crab meat. Mr.... Read moreChevron
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    posted 06/18/2008, comments (0)

    Peanut Allergies and Anaphylaxis

    Anaphylaxis studies are notoriously difficult to do for both practical and ethical reasons. Anaphylaxis is a very serious allergic reaction that generally requires a trip to the emergency room. Anaphylaxis can also be deadly. So, I was very interested to receive this study funded by the National Peanut Board and published in the New England... Read moreChevron
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    Dining Out With Food Allergies

    When you become a parent of a child with food allergies, restaurant dining often feels like tiptoeing through a minefield. The potential dangers are usually invisible and you are relying on the vigilance of others to keep your child safe.   Still, we want our children to be able to enjoy the typical and "normal" parts of everyday life,... Read moreChevron
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