Q: My daughter, who’s 4, was diagnosed with peanut allergy shortly before her third birthday after experiencing a rash around… Read more »
Food Allergy
Could Baby’s Rash Be Food-Allergy Related?
Q: My 10-month-old often has a rash on her cheeks. Her pediatrician described it as mild eczema. Her skin is… Read more »
Can Skin Contact Cause Anaphylaxis?
Q: My daughter, who’s 7 years old, has dairy and other allergies and asthma, and has had one anaphylactic reaction.… Read more »
Are Quail Eggs Safe to Eat for a Child with Egg Allergy?
Q: If my child is allergic to chicken eggs, could I safely cook for him using quail eggs instead? Dr.… Read more »
Advice on Idiopathic Anaphylaxis
Q: I have had four severe allergic reactions (wheezing, swollen eyelids, sneezing) but there was nothing common to each experience… Read more »
Can Nut Residue Stay on Sports Equipment?
Q: My son goes to high school next year and wants to try out for the football team. But he… Read more »
How Do You Know if an Allergy is Truly Gone?
Q: My 6-year-old daughter’s IgE blood test numbers for peanut allergy have significantly decreased, and the allergist is offering an… Read more »
Can I Be Allergic to All Fish But One?
Q: My girlfriend has confirmed allergies to tuna, anchovies, shrimp, crab, clams and mussels. However, she can eat salmon with… Read more »
Is it Possible to be Allergic to Kiwi?
Q: I recently fed my almost-3-year-old son kiwi, and he immediately complained that his “mouth hurt.” His top lip did… Read more »
Can You Tell if a Food Allergy is Life-Threatening?
Q: What I don’t understand is: how does an expert decide whether a food allergy is “life-threatening” or not? This… Read more »