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For many chefs, having an allergy or intolerance is an advantage when dealing with guests with restrictions. When Amanda Freitag was diagnosed with a hazelnut allergy in 2006, the Chopped judge experienced "an extreme wake up call." She learned to take extra precautions around what she...

Intranasal spray shows promise for peanut allergy suppression. This is exciting news for those suffering from this dangerous allergy. A vaccine delivered in the form of an ultrafine nasal spray has been shown to protect against allergy symptoms peanut sensitive mice, according to a study from...

RECOGNIZING & RESPONDING TO ANAPHYLAXIS Anaphylaxis can happen at any time. Make sure you're prepared to save a life by taking this free course. Anaphylaxis (pronounced an-uh-fil-LAX-is) is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Symptoms can affect several areas of the body, including breathing and blood circulation. Food...

The first treatment to help prevent serious allergic reactions to peanuts may be on the way. A California company said Tuesday that its daily capsules of peanut flour helped children build tolerance to the nuts in a major study. Millions of children have peanut allergies, and...

By: Heather Hewett in Features, Food Allergy, Parenting & School, Students’ Corner Published in Allergic Living on November 23, 2015 Teens, Peer Pressure, and Allergies In adolescence, teens face peer pressure — all the while their brains are developing and their hormones surging. Adding food allergies to the mix ratchets up the risk-taking potential, since...