I have allergies to salmon, but as a child I ate other kinds of fish like flounder and cod without allergic reactions. As an adult I avoid all kinds of fish. But according to a study presented by Dr. Sami Bahna of Lousiana State University at the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) conference, my total avoidance of all fish may not be necessary.
He said in a presentation that fish allergy is not universal. In one study, 40% of fish allergic children tolerated fish...
Recently, I wrote a sharepost about a large study that focused on the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet. While the study definitely... Read more »
When I first saw the ads for Out and About with Allergies by Zagat, I was really excited. The Zagat guide is going to take on allergies... Read more »
Have you been having reactions to your prescribed medications and you can't figure out why? Do you have food allergies to any of the most... Read more »
Workplace allergy is realAccording to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology as reported by the New York Times: "Workplace... Read more »
Asthma and food allergy In this entry, I would like to review the increase in food allergies and discuss the connection between asthma and... Read more »
A food allergy occurs when the body mistakes a food item for a harmful substance, and the immune system creates antibodies to protect itself. Once... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
An allergy is an immune reaction to a foreign antigen (often protein) - in this case, to a food item.Do you start itching whenever you eat peanuts?... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? A food allergy is a reaction by the body's immune system to a protein in a food. The food protein that causes an allergic reaction is... Read more »
When you become a parent of a child with food allergies, restaurant dining often feels like tiptoeing through a minefield. The potential dangers are... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The word asthma originates from an ancient Greek word meaning panting. Essentially, asthma is an inflammatory lung condition that makes it difficult... Read more »
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