Milk and Egg Allergies Harder to Outgrow
New research from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center shows that egg and milk allergies are harder to outgrow than once thought. The trend used to be that these allergies were outgrown at an early age, but now they are persisting well into school years. This study arises a lot of questions…Why are there more severe allergies now? Why are they not being outgrown as they were once were? Why are they more prevalent today? Are they more dangerous? (source)

coughing: A Sign of a Serious Condition?
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) released information on nighttime coughing and how it may indicative or a more serious oncdition, such as asthma, allergies or respiratory infection. While some coughing is simply part of a cold or a mild condition, other times it does require medical attention. This piece tells when to seek attention, such as persistent cough for more than 3-8 weeks or one that exists with asthma. Information is given on how to find an allergist/immunologist as well. (source)

Parents Want School’s Allergy Checks Reinstated
The parents of six children with life-threatening allergies have filed complaints to the Ontario Human Rights Commission after one school stopped checking lunches for its food allergic students. “The parents and children say they aren’t asking for anything new, just for the old program to be reinstated,” the article states. The school board cites that it is very difficult to check each lunch for allergens. Presently, administrators are working with the commission to devise the best plan for the safety of anaphylactic students. (source)

Food Allergy Support Group Aims to Educate Community
Two Auburn, AL residents and mothers of children with food allergies have formed a support group for parents of children with food allergies. They say having a support group that addresses food allergies, at a basic level, is a way of educating a community. The article shares basic food allergy information. To sign up for the support group for Parents of Children with Food Allergies, call Barbara Graddy at 334-826-3082 or e-mail her at bkg2007@bellsouth.net. (source)