Researchers analyzed Emergency Department outcomes for #anaphylaxis treatment for ~4,800 #allergicreactions & found that uncontrolled reactions (a patient requires 2 or more doses of epinephrine in the ED) were less likely when #epinephrine was given before ED arrival. Read more:

In this AL article on dating & food allergies, the guidance is timeless. When you date with food allergies, you need to be upfront about them or you risk anaphylaxis. You will kiss a lot of 🐸 before you find your prince or princess👑 Find out more: Mount Sinai Health System Sloane Miller

📣 New Podcast! "Earning Her Food Allergy Wings: A Conversation with Elise Buellesbach about Choosing Passion over Fear when Navigating College" on Spreaker #activism #advocacy #allergy #alphagal #anaphylaxis #collegelife #fare #foodallergies spreaker.com/user/16564513/…

Part of the asthma prescription needs to be exercise. Ask at every follow up, “what are you doing to stay active?”

Excellent TIME article: “Research shows that when young people identify a purpose in life, it leads to increased happiness, academic performance, and resiliency. A heightened sense of purpose can also help young people navigate life transitions.” time.com/6255385/teens-…

Exciting research presented at #AAAAI2023 shows Aquestive Therapeutics's AQST-109 reached peak concentrations [without a needle!] faster than traditional modes of emergency epinephrine administration. Read about it here. #foodallergy #anaphylaxis snacksafely.com/2023/03/sublin…

57% of patients with more than one #foodallergy and 46% of patients with a single allergy felt anxiety, said Dr. Christopher Warren of Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research at #AAAAI23. Also, Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC of@FACounselor shares her Perspective. Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Dr. Ruchi Gupta bit.ly/3FzT1bL

Can people with #foodallergy safely travel? Yes!!! As with all aspects of management, it requires some extra planning and communication, but it can be done. This outstanding review covers it all: annallergy.org/article/S1081-…

Misinformation about allergy, anaphylaxis, and adrenaline pens is a serious problem. That’s why I interviewed professor of paediatric allergy Prof. Adam Fox, who provided some much needed clarity for #AllergyAwarenessWeek ⬇️ #allergy #doctor #medical #firstaid #school #emergency

If you or someone you love has #foodallergies have you ever puzzled over when to give epinephrine? When to give a 2nd dose? Or, how hot is too hot for your auto-injector? Get the answers & more from this interview with an ER doc. It could save a life! @ginaclowes Seattle Children's

Intranasal epinephrine will soon be available for the treatment of anaphylaxis. This research article compares pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties to intramuscular epinephrine. loom.ly/EDQa5N8

Highly recommend Paige Freeman Ph.D. and her allergy parenting support groups, which are open to residents located in over 30 states. Dr. Freeman is an allergy-informed therapist, and The Food Allergy Counselor, Inc. advisor and member. Details below....

The future in food allergy, simple study the gut microbiota. Great presentation Rosan Meyer (RD) #COMPEDIA2023

Food Allergy Severity Could Be Predicted by Genetic Biomarker | Technology Networks technologynetworks.com/genomics/news/…

Heads up - unclear if this is risk for #soyallergy but 1 to watch/be aware of -allergens pop up in strange places -Meijer selling organic mini carrots in new compostable bags ⁦Allergic Living⁩ h/t ⁦Gina Clowes⁩ abc12.com/news/business/…

If you have nut allergy, you need to know your prunus amygdalus dulcis from your juglans regia when it comes to skincare labelling ... Here's how to stay safe with your cosmetics. #foodallergy allergy-insight.com/nuts-in-toilet…

Finally, there is no indication to ever do a full food panel. PERIOD. FULL STOP. No one EVER needs this test. Misdiagnosis of food allergy is rampant and can cause unnecessary nutritional issues, financial, and psychosocial strain. The end 3/3.

News: ALLERGIC REACTION! HIVES don't equal an allergic reaction. Public awareness (and reporting) on this must improve. Our healthcare system sucks BUT prolonged hives RARELY represent a medical emergency - or need epinephrine. Sincerely, Allergist shorturl.at/ehVY4