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...foods can is called “cross-reactivity.” But what does that mean for you? Food allergies can involve many types of responses. For example, you may get a rash after eating a particular food, or a reaction could be life-threatening, like anaphylaxis. The most common immune response to a food is when your body makes something called IgE antibodies to the protein of the food allergen. This igE can cause a variety of physical reactions or symptoms...

...Self-administrated shots of epinephrine (often referred to by the brand name EpiPen or epinephrine pen) are life-saving devices which can halt an allergic reaction and give a patient time to get to a hospital. For children and adults who experience anaphylaxis, an epinephrine shot is a matter of life or death. But it’s important for patients and caregivers to know how to properly work an automatic epinephrine shot. An incorrect or accidental administration can...

...starting with products like yogurt or cheese which can be tolerated better than cow’s milk. If your child does not experience any adverse reactions (such as diarrhea, vomiting or gassiness) then you can continue to give increasing amounts of dairy products, slowly working up to 100% cow’s milk. Milk Trial Precautions It is important to remember that if your child originally had a severe reaction to milk, such as anaphylaxis, then you should have the...

...that day, the first being that my son is allergic to sesame, which when ground up is called tahini. More importantly, I learned that anaphylactic reactions don’t always involve a closed airway. My little man’s body turning bright red was an outward indicator that his blood pressure was dropping, a sure sign of anaphylaxis. I could go on and on about the lessons I learned, but perhaps the greatest lesson I learned was: when in...

...Epinephrine auto-injectors, for any child with allergies, can be a huge life saver. However, sending your little one to school with their epinephrine can be rather stressful for a parent. There are a thousand questions that might go through your mind, “Will they be safe even with the epinephrine?” or “Will someone know how to use the auto-injector?” Epinephrine and Anaphylactic Shock Basics For those of you who don’t know, anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock...

...life-threatening, and acute reactions to cow milk occur in between 0.8%-9% of CMA cases.9,11 In patients who have had anaphylaxis to cow milk, consensus guidelines from an international panel recommend a hypoallergenic amino acid-based formula, like Neocate.9,11 Other Factors the Medical Team Might Consider The signs and symptoms of CMA vary. Some have not been studied as much as others, meaning evidence for which formula type to use first in some scenarios or conditions is...

...consuming the allergen or even hours later. These symptoms may affect the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system or the skin. In cases of severe allergic reactions there may be a drop in blood pressure or loss of consciousness. Some people have food allergies so severe that they are at risk for life threatening reactions known as anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a rapid series of serious allergic reactions that affect a number of different areas of...