Treating Food Allergies
with Modern Medicine

As a working mom with two small children, a mid-morning phone call from daycare is not usually a good sign. Sure enough, the panicked voice on the other end of the line told me my 11-month-old son Asim was having an allergic reaction. By the time I arrived, he had progressed to full-blown anaphylaxis, a…

Researchers estimate there are 32 million people living with food allergies in the U.S. alone, including one in every 10 adults and one in every 13 children[3] . Over half of the adults and over 40% of the children who have food allergies have reported experiencing a severe reaction, many of which required hospitalization. Rates…

We advocate the use of four different “desensitization treatments” for food allergies. These treatments work for any allergy, from the most obscure to the most severe, and can be used individually or in combination. Treatments should be done under the guidance of medical professionals. The good news is that more and more allergists are becoming…

Worrying about your child food allergies is exhausting, stressful, scary, ugh…need we go on? You know exactly what we’re talking about. Some worry is helpful in that it can spur you to find solutions and anticipate difficult situations for your family. Planning ahead to provide food on a family vacation or holiday is a great…

It’s tough being the sibling to a brother or sister with food allergies. A child with special needs often gets more attention focused on them and daily family dynamics likely revolve around their needs. Siblings might feel jealous of the extra attention and wish that they too had a problem. Some might feel guilty and…

Sending your food allergic child back to school, or off to school for the very first time, is a nerve-racking experience. You’ve likely spent time considering your child’s day and thinking through potential dangers.  You may have already met with your child’s teacher and school to make sure they understand your needs and can accommodate…