It would be great if testing for food allergies was like testing for pregnancy, or COVID - an actionable, accurate Y/N answer. But that’s not how these tests work! Very often (+) in non-allergic people, leading to unnecessary stress, waste, & even harm. #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek

There is a Multiverse of Misinformation surrounding online #foodallergy info. A LOT has changed in our understanding of food allergies in recent years…it’s important to vet info & understand if/how it pertains to you before letting it impact your life. #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek

Incidentally, every rash you have when you have an allergy is not necessarily an allergy. Just something that needs to be put out there today...

We report on 2 big CDC papers on #AlphaGalSyndrome. 1) AGS affects up to half-million Americans. 2) 77% of health providers either had "no awareness" of this #foodallergy or "little confidence" about diagnosing. AAAAI scott commins ACAAI #alphagal #redmeatallergy

Screening for Antibody Deficiencies in Adults by Serum Electrophoresis and Calculated Globin - PubMed pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37505322/

Dear Non-allergist, STOP ordering IgE food tests. Yes, I'm looking at you. Don't order a test that you don't manage. Our tests are very very dependent and context 100% matters in what we do. We are not in the business of creating artifact or selling fear. Sincerely, Allergist

Ending a great 🇺🇸 penicillin allergy day over here with my first TikTok. Today and every day, please think twice when a penicillin allergy history interferes with clinical care. Take a history, delabel, document better, refer to us MGHallergy when you need to! ✌️

🔴The US FDA is warning that preterm infants who are given probiotics are at risk of invasive, potentially fatal disease caused by the bacteria or fungi contained in probiotics. 🔴 #IDXposts

Congratulations to Edwin and team on this study - can’t wait to read

Very proud to have been a part of this international team evaluating peanut OIT in preschoolers - in my opinion the very highest and best use of this therapy. So much so that we have developed an early treatment program Children's that is changing lives today.

Some of the symptoms of #FoodIntolerance and #FoodAllergy are similar, but the differences are important. Eating a food you are intolerant to can leave you feeling miserable. However, if you have a food allergy, your reaction could be life-threatening. ow.ly/cIWZ50Q2NHK

We talked with AAAAI’s Dr. Dave Stukus and AAFA National about new forms of #epinephrine that may be approved by the FDA soon. This will give people options for treating serious allergic reactions - . #anaphylaxis. #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek #FoodAllergy ow.ly/BUbu50RKiWY

Nose sprays are an effective treatment for #allergy symptoms in the nose. Saltwater rinses can help remove allergens & soothe irritation inside the nose and nasal passages. Find out more from AAAAI’s Dr. Dave Stukus and AAFA National in this short video. youtu.be/VwQmaeiaNMg

In Current Issue! #egg #enterocolitis Egg-induced adult food protein–induced enterocolitis syndrome: Clinical phenotypes, natural history and immunological characteristics buff.ly/3L8va5h

#DYK that excessive #heat can trigger heart attacks and other issues related to #cardiac health? Dr. Columbus Batiste, regional chief of cardiology, shares symptoms to watch for during extreme heat events. k-p.li/4eLt1ds

The overuse and potential harms of low-value diagnostic imaging are often overlooked. The field of diagnostic imaging needs higher quality evidence to inform guidelines and improve patient care. 🩻 1/2

Protect your skin from harmful UV rays this summer! 🌞 DYK that the sun's rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.? Whenever you can, try to stay out of the sun or find shade during these times. What are your go-to sun safety tips? #SunSafety

FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for Treatment of Anaphylaxis fda.gov/news-events/pr…

If you’re having a bad day, Someone else could be having a worse one There are always others who might be facing even greater challenges, appreciate what you have and try to maintain perspective,