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Food Allergy
Is it Common for Identical Twins to Have the Same Food Allergy?
Q: Our identical twin girls are 2 1/2 years old, and one has an allergy to tree nuts. Our new… Read more »
Do Food Allergy Reactions Get Worse With Each Exposure?
Q: Is it true that food allergic reactions to shrimp or other allergens will get worse with every unintended exposure?… Read more »
Will a Child with Peanut Allergy React to Peas and Beans?
My son has a severe peanut allergy. After that diagnosis, and largely due to fears of a cross-reaction, I have… Read more »
Should a Second Dose of Epinephrine be Injected Into the Opposite Thigh?
Q: In a U.K. inquest, a teenager (Natasha Ednan-Laperouse) died despite being given two doses of epinephrine during a severe… Read more »
Can Pollen Allergy Shots Be Used to Treat Oral Allergy Syndrome?
Q: If a teen with an intense pollen allergy to birch and with oral allergy syndrome (OAS) to many foods… Read more »
Is There a Recommended Age for Introducing Potentially Allergenic Foods to Children?
Q: Is there a recommended age for introducing shellfish and fish to a child with dairy and egg allergies? I’m… Read more »
Sizing Up Tests to See if a Child Can Be Near a Food Allergen in a Room
Q: I’ve heard about “proximity food challenges,” in which kids are shown that they can safely be in a room… Read more »
How Does a Parent Reconcile Different Results From Skin and Blood Food Allergy Tests?
Q: How does one reconcile differing food allergy test results from two types of tests? Soy is a suspect food… Read more »
How Can I Introduce Tree Nuts My Daughter Is Not Allergic to in Her Diet?
Q: Should I introduce tree nuts my daughter is not allergic to – such as pistachios and almonds – into… Read more »