A few months ago, after discussing it with my allergist and parents, I decided to do a food challenge for eating baked eggs. A food...

By Guest Writer Angela Cortez Allergies are on the rise in the United States. Food allergy prevalence has been found in 8% of children and 11% of adults. Symptoms commonly include more mild reactions like rashes and itching. In more severe cases, it can cause anaphylaxis which constricts the airways and drops blood pressure, and if left untreated could lead to a coma or even death. Allergic reactions can be abated with the help of antihistamines or an EpiPen, but the best way

While I may be 17 years old, I didn’t realize that your mouth wasn’t supposed to get itchy when you eat fruit up until a few months ago....

Growing up with a food allergy not only limits what someone is able to eat, but it also causes more stress and anxiety on an individual. From the moment of diagnosis, there are immediate changes that need to be taken, both to one’s diet, and to his or her lifestyle. These adjustments can provoke instant uncertainty, confusion, and the overwhelming feeling of the long road ahead of living with a food allergy. The important thing to remember is that the anxiety that one may fee

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), “Oral immunotherapy (OIT) refers to the medically supervised...

Last night I was rushed to the hospital as I was going into anaphylactic shock. I ate ice cream that, although I had eaten before, had a...

When you think of the words allergies and allergic reactions, your mind usually goes to a stuffed-up nose or sneezing. Those are a type...

When I was in fourth grade, I got the incredible opportunity to be part of an Oral Food Challenge, where I was essentially a subject in...

"What do you never leave at home?" Ask anyone who has experienced anaphylaxis this question, and you'll likely get the same answer....

It’s both scary and strange that food, something our bodies need to survive, can trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction. I’ve...