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Author: Dr. Scott Sicherer
Can Someone Develop EoE During OIT Desensitization Therapy?
Q: I’m encouraged about oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy and my 13-year-old is considering whether she would take part in… Read more »
Is it Safe to Eat Packaged Foods “Processed in a Facility” with Your Allergen?
Q: I’m highly allergic to peanuts, dairy and shellfish, and I’m having an argument with a friend who also has… Read more »
Why Do Some Need More Than One Epinephrine Shot in an Allergic Reaction?
Q: Why do some people need more than one dose of epinephrine in a bad allergic reaction, while for many… Read more »
How Often Should Someone Be Retested for Food Allergies?
Q: Our youngest child was tested and diagnosed with multiple allergies (egg, cow’s milk and later peanut) following symptoms including… Read more »
How to Keep a Food Diary and Other Info to Bring to a First Allergist’s Visit
Q: For the second time, our 1-year-old has broken out in hives after eating. And this time was worse –… Read more »
Can Someone With a Nut Allergy React to Mangoes or Peppercorns?
Q: Testing has confirmed that our 4-year-old is allergic to cashews and pistachios. (We visited an allergist after our daughter’s… Read more »
What is an FPIES Food Allergy?
Q: My grandson has been a very sick little boy who has suffered bouts of severe diarrhea and vomiting. At… Read more »
Does Alcohol Make Food Allergy Reactions Worse?
Q: I’m a university student with food allergies. I’ve heard that if you accidentally eat a food with your allergen… Read more »
Why Are There So Many Food Allergies Today?
Q: Since my 6-year-old has multiple allergies (peanuts, tree nuts, soy and sesame), people ask me all the time: why… Read more »