Food allergy is an abnormal reaction of the immune system that occurs soon after eating specific foods. The immune system overacts to the proteins found in that food. Even a very tiny amount of the allergic food can trigger digestive problems, hives and swollen airways. In some cases, these reactions can be so severe that …
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As parents of kids that suffer from food allergies, we certainly understand how the beginning of the school year can bring many challenges and unforeseen stresses. And with Halloween upon us, the Better Parents of Kids with Food Allergy support group is a great place to connect with other parents to hear how parents are …
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Wanted to share this video with you that I had run across YouTube. Great video to explain the passion, fear and concern that comes with dealing with food allergies from the perspective of children and parents. The video is called “Food Allergy: A Family Perspective” and was provided by Food Allergy Initiative (FAIUSA.org). In the …
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Richmond, VA (November 20, 2017) kaléo, a privately-held pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for AUVI-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.1 mg, the first and only epinephrine auto-injector (EAI) specifically designed for the treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in infants …
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I had an interesting conversation with my wife the other day on the topic of Food Allergies. It is interesting because every parent that engages in the daily battle of managing food allergies for their child is an amazing Hero in my opinion. These are the parents that wake up every day and help their kids manage the …
If you live in the San Diego area (or even Orange County), the FARE Walk San Diego will be on Sunday, June 29, 2014. The FARE Walk for Food Allergy brings together thousands of people who are seeking a safer world for the 15 million Americans living with food allergies. The funds from …
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Richmond, VA (November 20, 2017) kaléo, a privately-held pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for AUVI-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.1 mg, the first and only epinephrine auto-injector (EAI) specifically designed for the treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in infants …
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I know what you are thinking. There is a headline typo for this story. Allergy-free Bakery. Really? When you visit Sensitive Sweets for the first time, you will realize that there is a definitely a passion for kids with food allergies that exists within. Owner Melanie, mother of 2 boys, has been living the life …
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A few weeks ago, we were blessed to have Steve Negri visit our Food-Allergy Support Group Picnic day. Here is a short interview we had with Steve Negri on his motivations for making the Mandy’s Pizza Allergy-Free Pizza. Here is the video. What makes Mandy’s Pizza different than other Allergy-Free Pizzas? When you come to …
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Please come join us for the Orange County Parents of Kids with Food Allergies Support Group Meeting meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Room 407 at Saddleback Church at 6:30 PM. The Better Parents of Children with Food Allergies support group is a non-medical support group designed for parents of kids who are impacted …
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