Food Allergies Bullies
By Heather Legg | Apr 21, 2008 | No Comments »
I know I have written on this subject before, but I think it bears repeating, especially with the latest news on the subject. A 13 year old in Kentucky is charged with felony wanton endangerment after allegedly putting crumbled peanut butter cookies into the lunch of a student who is allergic to peanuts. The student who is allergic to peanuts did not eat any of the food and luckily suffered no physical effects. Continue reading…
Weekly Round Up: New Child Allergy Treatment, Is Food Allergy a Disability, Baby Swimming and Allergic Moms…
By Heather Legg | Apr 19, 2008 | No Comments »
Perrigo to Produce New Children’s Allergy Treatment (source)
Perrigo Co. says it has received final FDA approval to make and market an OTC children’s allergy and hives medicine similar to McNeil Consumer Healthcare’s Children’s Zyrtec; it will be sold under som major store brand labels.
Should Food Allergy be Considered a Disability? Parents: Anti-bias Law Should Apply to Kids Barred From Programs (source)
Questions cropping up to determine if people with allergies can be protected under the American with Disabilities Act. This could be something worth following. Continue reading…
Food Allergy Awareness Week: You Can Be Involved
By Heather Legg | Apr 16, 2008 | No Comments »
Lots of things happen in May, graduations, recitals, and even Food Allergy Awareness Week. The week of May 11-17, 2008 will be devoted to “Living and Learning With Food Allergies” during the 11th Annual Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW), sponsored by FAAN (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network). Continue reading…
Trace Adkins Helping out Food Allergies
By Heather Legg | Apr 16, 2008 | No Comments »
I’ve always been amazed at what a little celebrity help can do for a cause. I think about Katie Couric and colon cancer awareness, Michael J. Fox and Parkinson’s Disease, even all the celebrities who have donned their milk moustaches for milk promotion. Celebrities help get the point across. One of the latest to take on a cause is Trace Adkins, country music star and food allergy parent. Continue reading…
Weekly Round Up: Allergy-Free Food Stand, Easing Kids’ Allergies, Allergy Medication and Suicide…
By Heather Legg | Apr 14, 2008 | No Comments »
Wings Open with Treats, New Food Choices (source)
The Rochester Red Wings open this season with an allergy-free food stand called Free that will offer items like pizza made with gluten-free crust and a special a peanut and tree-nut free zone.
You Can Ease Kids’ Allergy Symptoms (source)
Over 50 million children suffer from allergies and this article gives a long list of tips to help their allergies, including education, chemicals and smoke free environments. Continue reading…
Weekly Roundup: Q&A on Allergy Relief, Treating Drug Allergies, Rough Allergy Season Ahead…
By Heather Legg | Apr 6, 2008 | No Comments »
Questions About Allergy Relief? (source)
Some good questions and answers about allergy relief, diagnosis and heredity.
Treating Drug Allergies (source)
Treatment for drug allergies is covered, from mild reaction to severe, along with avoidance once the allergen is known. Continue reading…
Singulair Connected to Suicide
By staff | Apr 5, 2008 | No Comments »
Right now the allergy headlines are full of spring allergies, hay fever and sneezing. So it’s a bit of a shock to see suicide connected with allergies. However, experts and the FDA are now investigating the connection of suicide and the allergy/asthma medication, Singulair.
Last August, a fifteen year old boy took his life after taking the prescription drug, Singulair, for only 17 days to help his allergies. After some investigation, his parents believe that it was the drug that caused his suicide. Continue reading…
Weekly Round Up: Latex Gloves Out, Hugh Sampson In, Earth Warms - Allergy Grows…
By Heather Legg | Mar 30, 2008 | No Comments »
Latex Gloves Becoming History (source)
Latex products, including gloves, are being phased out in hospitals due to so many latex allergies.
Hugh Sampson - A Trusted Name in Food Allergies (source)
Dr. Hugh A. Sampson, respected allergy expert, was elected president of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) during its 2008 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. He will serve as president through March 2009. Continue reading…
Do Disney Without Worry
By Heather Legg | Mar 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
We all know Disney World is a magical place. Princesses roam and pirates battle; it’s magic. But here is just one more aspect (on a more practical note) of Disney’s attention to detail and well, magic. Disney has received numerous accolades for its attention and accommodation to its guests with food allergies. It sounds as if you really can have a worry free visit there. Here are just a few of the reports from happy guests to the Magic Kingdom. Also included is some great information if you are planning a trip there with a food allergy. Continue reading…
Good News for Allergy Sufferers and Their Contact Lenses
By Heather Legg | Mar 25, 2008 | No Comments »
For many people, spring is the worst time of the year for allergic rhinitis and it hits hard in the nose, the eyes, the head and more. For those of you that wear contact lenses on top of dealing with allergies, it can be challenging. Eye allergies are just as uncomfortable as any other part affected by allergies and by adding contacts which can often provide their own discomfort, it makes it even more uncomfortable. Continue reading…
