Food Allergies Related Articles & Blog Posts

I am often asked what else can be done to help one’s child with food allergies.  I truly believe that the more you know, the more empowered you can be to help your child lead as happy and as normal a life as possible.  Below are some commonly asked questions that I hope will be [...]

As parents and caregivers, you can protect your child with food allergies by learning how to read food labels, prepare safe meals, and discuss with others your child’s food allergy to keep your child healthy. How do I Read Food Labels? In the United States, all packaged foods must clearly identify eight specified food allergy [...]

What should I do In Case of an Allergic Reaction? A food allergic reaction can be a frightening experience.  Below I hope to help guide and empower you to be able to know the most effective way to treat an allergic reaction should your child have one. How common are food allergic reactions? Studies have [...]

I am often asked as an allergist how can I tell if a child is having a food allergic reaction.  It is not always easy to tell and thus it is important to know all the possible symptoms of a reaction.  Being able to recognize the symptoms early on can prevent your child from having [...]

Having a child with food allergies can be a life-changing experience both for the child as well as everyone that takes care of him or her.  I know first-hand having children in my family with food allergies.  It has given me a passion to help children with food allergies through education, patient care, and research.  [...]

Traveling with a child who has food allergies means having to do some legwork before you go. Whether you choose to dine out or eat in on your vacation, or a combination of both, you’ll need to do some pre-planning. The more work you’re able to do in advance, the less likely you are to [...]

Planes are notorious for the tiny pouches of peanuts they adore handing out. With peanut and other life threatening food allergies steadily rising, it’s surprising that these are still the go-to snacks of so many airlines. Unfortunately, this makes flying with a peanut allergic child a risky venture, but not an impossible one. Here are [...]

There are a number of things to considering when planning a vacation with a food allergic family member. One of the first things you need to consider is where to stay. By now you are probably fairly used to having to cook a lot of your own meals and you can accomplish this while away [...]

I blindly stuck my hand in my purse and fished around, looking for his Epi-Pen. I couldn’t find the familiar thick plastic injector and dumped my bag out only to find that it was missing. I must have given it to him, or my mother, another time and forgot to get it back. I was [...]

Our lives revolve around food. We need nourishment to be healthy, for our bodies to function and grow, and food also brings us emotional happiness. Sharing food traditions is very important to many families. But when a food allergy enters the picture, it’s akin to an earthquake hitting that huge part of our lives. Our [...]