Allergic Living

Food allergy, celiac and asthma coverage from a dedicated team of journalists.

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

Advocacy Alert: Congress directed the FAA to improve emergency readiness for in-flight anaphylaxis, but the proposed rule doesn't require epi+devices to treat it. The public can comment on the rule thru 10/5. Please weigh in. Get info, link: @NoNutTraveler https://t.co/hrjG2zXJeF

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

Exciting news! Novartis has launched its Phase 3 trial for the remibrutinib pill for food allergies. It will be tested in: peanut, milk and egg allergies. Patients starting to enroll at centers across the U.S. Learn about the pill & the potential here: https://t.co/JEmsucXCS2

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

@NoNutTraveler FYI, new comment on FAA rule: "My daughter had an anaphylactic reaction on a 9 hour American Airline flight. We did not know then she was allergic. The airline had no medication on board.... Had an epipen been available on the flight, she wouldn’t have suffered for so long."

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

Advocacy Alert: Congress directed the FAA to improve emergency readiness for in-flight anaphylaxis, but the proposed rule doesn't require epi+devices to treat it. The public can comment on the rule thru 10/5. Please weigh in. Get info, link: @NoNutTraveler https://t.co/hrjG2zXJeF

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

Not a fan of the 'safe snack box' at school, @GinaClowes explains how they exclude kids + the risks. Learn how to push back on food in the classroom at your school + some alt-ideas for food-free celebrations that are so fun kids won't miss the cupcakes! https://t.co/WjBSoeTO2d

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

Here's a tasty twist on burger night—a Chicken Slider Sandwich with Spicy Chipotle Mayo. Chicken patties are layered on a safe baguette with tomatoes, avocado & alfalfa sprouts. A creamy, spicy chipotle mayo ties it all together. Deliciously! Get recipe: https://t.co/QeZVpx980b

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

Amanda Orlando couldn't fathom feeding her tiny baby her allergens—poison for her—but knew she had to intro them to prevent food allergies. See how she did it + the genius hack @VenterCarina shared!
Learn more: https://t.co/VHSvEkdkEE
See Amanda's series:
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[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

Happy Labor Day! We hope this summer’s ‘last hurrah’ is filled with good friends, good food & fun. If you need some quick-to-make snacks check-out these dip recipes: Black Bean and Scallion + Sesame-Free Red Pepper Hummus. So ez & delish. Make them!
https://t.co/mq5byTl8ea

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

Grow food allergy parenting confidence with our Parenting & School content. A new school year is the perfect time as you navigate 504’s & social rights of passage, all while keeping family relationships steady. Food allergies can complicate. Browse. Learn: https://t.co/Ylpz6YvE34

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

@hannahlank had already booked her Mexico City trip when she learned the food wasn't like Mexican food in Canada—it was rife with peanuts. What did she do to prepare? How'd she build confidence ordering food at restaurants? What lessons did she learn? See: https://t.co/lRIEMo9IaB

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

After a student had a minor allergic rxn from nut butter on a desk, a teacher wants to know the best way to clean surfaces at school. Dr. Hemant Sharma of @ChildrensNatl suggest common cleansers can do the job, but what else can help? What to avoid? See: https://t.co/K2hY3JSwgW

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

This sweet & savory dish is perfect for Labor Day. Make it a picnic on the patio to bid farewell to lazy summer days. Chicken breast is threaded on wooden skewers, coated with 'waffle' batter & fried to crunchy perfection. Dip in strawberry compote. Yummm! https://t.co/AzBDlF3QeO

[Lianne Mandelbaum @NoNutTraveler]

THIS- no one with a food allergy should take an airline meal- I just covered a death for @AllergicLiving the air from a sandwich- labels do NOT have to be complete in the air to be legal- right meds not necessarily onboard https://t.co/h6eqkKiJzc

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

When neffy’s makers offered the epi sprayers to schools as stock epi, state laws written for auto-injectors were blockers. Advocates + school nurses are changing that. High stakes: stock epi's used in 25% of severe allergic rxns in U.S. schools. Full story
https://t.co/wjQR47TQ9i

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

Want a dessert that'll WOW, but is ez to make for Labor Day? Make this top-9-free Watermelon Cake—part sculpture, part assembly. Have fun experimenting with flavors & textures. No precision required. Get tips for picking a sweet watermelon. 🍉 Make it: https://t.co/wS8zMjxlQo

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

News from @AAAAI_org's annual mtg! A study shows that a pill (a BTK inibitor) that treats chronic hives may protect against peanut allergy. Many Phase 2 study participants could tolerate up to 600mg of peanut after 4 wks on the drug. Get details: @Novartis https://t.co/q2AmcyNkVI

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

A parent wonders how to make the school bus ride safe for her 1st grader with allergies (PN, Soy). Dr. Scott Sicherer @mountsinainyc breaks it down from no food sharing, to being able to tell grown-ups if he feels sick, to special seating, etc. Get details https://t.co/GHcwivnYsJ

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

Labor Day's ahead so make it a grill fest with our mouthwatering recipes for grilled meats & chicken. From Sausage Kebabs or Ribeye Steak with Zucchini Fritters, to Carne Asada Tacos or Chicken Thighs with Sweet Onion & Pepper Salsa, fire up your grill! 🔥https://t.co/wxgPrWrN35

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

It takes research + planning to prep for a school meeting on your student's allergy needs. @GinaClowes explains, "Reaching out to the school...is the very last step..." Gina offers a strategic 10-step approach to gain school buy-in on accommodations. See: https://t.co/AeskminrPS

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

☀️ With Labor Day ahead, stock-up on sunscreen! See our biggest, best ever list of allergy-friendly sunscreens— fully vetted for manufacturer allergen protocols + irritants that make sensitive skin throw tantrums. Shop links, too. Banish sunburn: https://t.co/CeLAHaZPLE

[Allergic Living @AllergicLiving]

Amanda Orlando learned a key lesson: food allergies wouldn't put off a guy who cared. Find out how early dating disclosures went (not) & what the love of her life taught her about owning her allergies after she dodged his kiss. A sweet read, angst and all: https://t.co/7iZ4RN9kPV