Lawyer charges that policy is a “clear and explicit example of discrimination.”
Author: Patrick Bennett
Does Teacher’s ‘Right to Eat’ Trump Allergy Safety?
Mother felt “shell-shocked” after 504 team agrees teachers can be ‘asked’ but not ‘required’ not to eat nuts in music and art common rooms.
Enterovirus May Make September’s Asthma Peak More Severe
The outlook is bad for the “September peak”, but here are prevention tips to keep asthma controlled.
Gut Bacteria Show Potential to Block, Even Treat Peanut Allergy
An exciting study in mice opens the door to a probiotic food allergy treatment.
United Airlines Quietly Changes Its Peanut Policy
Crew “may” now ask passengers nearby not to open or eat peanut products.
Allergic Student Returns to School with New Accommodations Plan
A girl with severe milk and egg allergies is back with classmates after lengthy negotiations.
Xolair for Chronic Hives Offers Hope to Sufferers
Injections, now available in Canada and U.S., are proving a life-changer.
‘Extremely High’ Food Allergy Rate in Inner-City Children
A new study suggests that up to 1 in 10 inner-city children is allergic to peanut, milk or egg.
Anaphylaxis in the Air: Two August Airline Incidents
A report on two recent anaphylaxis emergencies in the sky.
Interview on Alpha-Gal Red Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bites
Allergists discuss allergies to alpha-gal, a carbohydrate found in red meat.