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Chemotherapy Drug Triggers Fatal Allergic Reactions
in Allergies, on June 9, 2009
© TheNickster A new report indicates that between 1997 and 2007, there have been an unusually high number of deaths among cancer patients who received Cremophor-based paclitaxel , a solvent-administered taxane chemotherapy.
Adverse event reports generally only represent from 1 to 10 percen...
Support the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2009
in Allergies, on March 28, 2009
...you care about a child with food allergies will you take a few minutes to help The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2009 get passed by Congress this year and to ask for more food allergy...
EpiCard Epinephrine Auto-Injector
in Allergies, on September 30, 2008
After 25 years, EpiPen no longer holds the monopoly in epinephrine delivery for people with severe allergic reactions. Pharmaceutical device company Intelliject has come up with EpiCard , the smallest, safest, and most user-friendly auto-injector ever developed.
How is it different from the ...
Resource Website: Fight Severe Allergy
in Allergies, on September 29, 2008
For those of you who have or live with someone who have allergies so Severe that reactions can lead to anayphylactic allergic reactions, you might want to check out this website: Fight Severe Allergy .
If you register, you will immediately receive a free Guide to Allergic Emergency Prep...
More on Latex and Nitrile Glove Allergies
in Allergies, on August 31, 2008
...t, a person can be allergic to AIR. The sensitization process and potential ultimate development of anaphylaxis in extreme cases cannot be predicted by either doses or time exposed to a glove. This is...
Asthmatic Kids with Food Allergies Need Second Dose of Epinephrine
in Allergies, on July 28, 2008
...iStockphoto, dagmar heymans
Most individuals with life-threatening allergies who are at risk of anaphylaxis are advised to carry two doses of epinephrine injections (such as Twinject or EpiPen...
Spread the Word: Food Allergy Awareness Week 2008
in Allergies, on May 10, 2008
...from May 11-17, 2008, will be the Food Allergy Awareness Week , initiated by the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network .
Looking for ideas how you can contribute and make more people aware of food a...
Bromelain and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 11, 2008
... and release of inflammatory PGs and thromboxanes, as well as the "slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis," a key trigger of asthma.
Thus, QRC and bromelain are synergistic in suppressing ...
Allergy Shots During Pregnancy
in Allergies, on February 14, 2008
... serum to start and then are gradually increased to higher levels. These escalating doses may cause anaphylaxis during pregnancy, which has been associated with maternal and fetal death.
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Teenage Girl Died of Anaphylactic Allergy to Toothpaste?
in Allergies, on January 20, 2008
... In the UK, a 19-year old girl died of anaphylaxis and her parents believe that it was an allergic reaction to toothpaste, Aquafresh Mild & Minty , in particular.
Mrs Sanna said: "I th...
Rotation Diet to Manage Food Allergies
in Allergies, on January 7, 2008
...h wider.
Obviously, this regime is not for someone who has shown severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis. If you are unsure how to go about this, please consult your allergist first. Here are m...
Epinephrine Ampoules Labeled with Doses, Safer for Allergy Patients
in Allergies, on January 2, 2008
In severe cases of allergy attacks, adrenaline (epinephrine) shots are given. Although injectors such as Epi-Pens are available for consumer use, doctors use a solution stored in salt water in glass ampoules, in which the amount of adrenaline contained in the ampoule is usually expressed a...
Anxiety Among Food Allergic Children
in Allergies, on December 30, 2007
... sets off a mild paranoia in me. I can only imagine how it is for parents who have had to deal with anaphylaxis before. Or for the kids themselves who could already understand what exposure to a certa...
Dear Santa... From the Allergizer
in Allergies, on December 24, 2007
...s catering to individuals with allergies, particularly food allergies
Less, if not zero, cases of anaphylaxis and deaths due to allergies, be it food allergy, bee sting allergy, or some other...
Robert Fisher, Food Allergic World Traveler
in Allergies, on December 6, 2007
I've been reading Allergic Girl Sloanne Miller 's interview with Robert Fisher , professional travel writer and editor at Frommers .com an contributor to Sports Illustrated, Life, Travel + Leisure and the Washington Post. The man has a host of allergies and is anaphylactically allerg...
Dealing with Ladybug Allergies
in Allergies, on November 5, 2007
...l polyps and asthma problems. Other allergists have reported patients suffering from hives and even anaphylaxis (a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction) because of ladybugs .
Ladybug alle...
Sesame, Safe for Peanut and Tree NUt Allergics?
in Allergies, on November 2, 2007
...y particular age," says Wood, a member of the medical advisory board of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. "However, if your pediatrician is worried because your child has shown oth...
Video: Using the Twinject Epinephrine Injector for Allergy-Induced Anaphylaxis
in Allergies, on October 29, 2007
As a segue to my previous post on the use of medications, particularly of epinephrine injections, I've found this video on the proper use of the Twinject® epinephrine auto-injector .
The video clip is quite clear (although if that was a real situation, I'm sure the mother would...
At What Age Can a Child Self-Administer His Allergy Medications?
in Allergies, on October 26, 2007
In the article on MSNBC accompanying the video report on Catrina Vonder Meulen appearance at the Today Show , allergy mom stephanie Winston Wolkoff discusses 5 ways to cope with your kid's food allergies .
For the seasoned parents out there who've done their research on food all...
Death Due to Peanut Allergies: Emily's Story
in Allergies, on October 25, 2007
...lone, the Center for Disease Control approximates that food allergies accounts for 30,000 cases of anaphylaxis, 2,000 hospitalizations, and 150 deaths annually . And the real danger? Death can come v...
Food Sensitivity
in Allergies, on October 8, 2007
...being in the same room with some peanuts can trigger far worse symptoms, including life-threatening anaphylaxis.
However, the way I see it, an allergy is an allergy. As long as it involves an immune ...
Discovering Peanut Allergies Accidentally
in Allergies, on September 20, 2007
...ptoms during the first instances of exposure, and then one day, bang, a reaction so bad it leads to anaphylaxis?
Incidentally, these candies were the same ones that took the fun out of our Halloween...
Anaphylaxis Due to Mustard Allergy
in Allergies, on August 29, 2007
I have to admit this is the first report I've read of a severe anaphylactic reaction to mustard .
Emily's family found out about her allergy to mustard in late 2006, when a slice of bread with mustard resulted in an allergic reaction that almost killed her. The mustard caused an aller...
Bee Sting Allergies from Grape Juice and Wine
in Allergies, on August 21, 2007
... patients had an oral allergy syndrome and facial flushing, one had asthmatic symptoms, and one had anaphylaxis. At first glance, they seem appeared to be wine allergy, but upon closer inspection turn...
The Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act and Safer New York Schools
in Allergies, on August 20, 2007
...ic schoolchildren in New York! governor eliot spitzer has signed into law the Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2007 (AAMA; A.4051) , landmark legislation that will help protect New ...
Avoiding Food Allergy Risks
in Allergies, on August 18, 2007
This article on WDDT (What Doctors Don't Tell You) points to a Lancet article on risk-minimization strategies for peanut allergy . Unfortunately, the publishers are not even showing the abstract (if there was one), and to see the full article, one has to pay a subscription fee. Sorry, but ...
Venom-Tainted Wine Triggers Allergies
in Celebrate Wine, on August 16, 2007
...shing and swollen lips, while another experienced asthma-like symptoms. The fifth patient developed anaphylaxis, a whole-body allergic reaction that can cause death as a result of constricted airways....
Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis, A Mother's Account
in Allergies, on August 10, 2007
...reaction. Because I am a parent of a child with multiple food allergies, stories of children having anaphylaxis resulting from food allergies always causes my anxiety levels to hike. But I think I hav...
Xolair: Breakthrough Drug Against Allergic Asthma
in Allergies, on May 24, 2007
...and strengthen its label warning on the packaging regarding the potential for the delayed onset of anaphylaxis as a side effect.
Despite of these, experts still consider Xolair as a breakthrough in...
Food Allergies during Food Allergy Week, May 13-19
in Allergies, on May 10, 2007
...aring knowledge and experiences on food allergies with non-allergic families.
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network has also listed a lot of ideas on how to get involved in raising awareness abou...
Twinject, Now with Enhanced Features
in Allergies, on May 9, 2007
...winject® with an enhanced design is now available . Twinject is an epinephrine auto-injector for anaphylaxis. The product enhancements include
streamlined instructions for use which incorporate ...
NJ Governor Signs Landmark Food Allergy Bill Into Law
in Allergies, on March 22, 2007
...ive 's (FAI) year-long work on this legislation and its partnership with the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Coalition of New Jersey (FAACNJ), a group of parents with food allergic children. FAI wi...
Genetically Engineered Lactococcus may Induce Food Tolerance
in Allergies, on March 5, 2007
...ard reports that oral administration of this non-pathogenic strain effectively reduced food-induced anaphylaxis (severe allergic response) in mice and suppressed the production of an antibody capable ...
Bioengineered Non-Pathogenic Gut Bacteria May Regulate Food Tolerance
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 5, 2007
...allergies .
...oral administration of this non-pathogenic strain effectively reduced food-induced anaphylaxis (severe allergic response) in mice and suppressed the production of an antibody capable ...
FDA Proposes to Strengthen Label Warning for Xolair
in Allergies, on February 26, 2007
...roved of Xolair for treating allergic asthma , one potential adverse effect of this medication is anaphylaxis , which may include allergy symptoms such as trouble in breathing, chest tightness, dizz...
Meropenem: Possible Alternative for the Penicillin Allergic
in Allergies, on February 21, 2007
...ctions to penicillins may occur in up to 10% of patients , and in some, it may even result to anaphylaxis.
According to new study , here's an potential alternative for those with penicilli...
Peanut Oil in Aquafresh Toothpastes?
in Allergies, on February 14, 2007
...there is no peanut oil in any of its AquaFresh toothpastes . A spokeswoman for The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, a major nonprofit group that seeks to raise awareness of food allergies, said h...
Food Allergies Aside from Nut Allergies
in Allergies, on January 16, 2007
... Sure peanuts ranks as the most common culprit for anaphylaxis due to food allergies. However, other food allergies can be just as troublesome, too, and therefore needs as much attention.
For exa...
Food Allergy Incidents Away From Home
in Allergies, on December 5, 2006
...uckily, his food sensitivities are not so severe, otherwise, such a situation could have led to an anaphylaxis in an individual with stronger sensitivities.
Oh well. Lesson of the day: Never...
Happy Halloween from the Allergizer
in Allergies, on October 31, 2006
...something special in exchange for giving up all those goodies.
For more tips, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis has more . If you want to read how other parents cope with food allergies during this s...
11th Annual Mariel C. Furlong Awards for Making a Difference Calls for Nominations
in Allergies, on October 26, 2006
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The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is calling for nominations for the organization's distinguished 11th Annual Mariel C. Furlong Awards for Making a Difference (MCF Awards) ....
Trick-or-Treat for Food Allergy Coin Collection Campaign
in Allergies, on October 11, 2006
... The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is holding its fourth annual Trick-or-Treat for Food Allergy Coin Collection Campaign, encouraging kids, particularly those with food allergies, to...
Food Allergy Conference in Boston
in Allergies, on October 10, 2006
... The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis
Network (FAAN) will be holding will hold a half-day conference themed "Food Allergies: A Brighter Future" in Boston, MA at the Best Western-Inn at Lo...
Coping with Latex Allergies During Halloween
in Allergies, on October 6, 2006
...to my doctor, he did some tests and discovered the latex allergy. I found I was at risk to go into anaphylaxis if I even walked into stores or restaurants with, for example, latex balloons .&q...
AAFA/New England Seminar Discusses Epinephrine and Anaphylaxis
in Allergies, on September 18, 2006
... How do you recognize if someone is having a food allergy reaction? Is the patient having an anaphylaxis ? When do you use an epinephrine injection?
If you're in the New England area, you migh...
Be S.A.F.E. : Managing Allergic Emergencies
in Allergies, on September 5, 2006
... In the previous entry, I mentioned how anaphylaxis following an allergic reaction is an emergency condition , requiring immediate, medical help. Like in many emergencies, the life of the patient d...
What is Anaphylaxis?
in Allergies, on September 4, 2006
... I've mentioned the word "anaphylaxis" in this blog innumerable times and I just realized that I haven't really devoted an entry defining exactly just what it is. In parallel, I ha...
Six Facts All Parents Need to Know About Food Allergies
in Allergies, on August 29, 2006
...t, soy, fish, shellfish (lobster, crab shrimp etc.)
4. Food allergy is the leading cause of anaphylaxis outside the hospital setting.
5. Food allergy reactions account for over 30,000 emergen...
Back to School: What Parents Of Kids With Allergies Ought to Know
in Allergies, on August 23, 2006
...y of Allergy Asthma and Immunology , and the school and camp resources from the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network .
Informing yourself and other people around your child is one of the best way ...
Airport Security Measures: Travelling with Allergy Medications
in Allergies, on August 14, 2006
...now allowing passengers to bring on board small doses of liquid medications.
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network has these recommendations particularly for travelers with allergies:
If you c...
Allergy Resources For Those in the UK
in Allergies, on July 23, 2006
...or information, support and product offers. Among the mentioned websites were:
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
The Anaphylaxis Campaign
Food Standards Agency
Insect Stings
Hea...
Flavonoid Apigenin Could Protect Against Asthma and Other Allergies
in Allergies, on July 23, 2006
...ivity reaction that underlies atopic conditions such as seasonal allergy, food allergy, asthma, and anaphylaxis," explained the researchers.
Apigenin can be found in a variety of food including ...
Waning Peanut Allergy Incidents
in Allergies, on June 25, 2006
...ents in other parts of the world, too. And it's achievable, you know. See the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network for ideas on how you can help!...
Summer Survival Tips for Stinging Insect Reactions
in Allergies, on June 19, 2006
...s may require a second dose of epinephrine, 5 to 10 minutes after the first, to effectively prevent anaphylaxis.
There is only one FDA-approved epinephrine injector that contains two doses in one dev...
Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure
in Allergies, on June 19, 2006
...ising walk campaigns to raise awareness and generate funds in support of the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) .
If you believe in FAAN's mission and would like to help its educat...
$1 Million Donation for Alergy Research Center
in Allergies, on May 9, 2006
...t;Crazy" John Ilhan, also established the Ilhan Food Allergy Foundation which does research on anaphylaxis prevention.
Of the Ilhans' donation, $100,000 has contributed to research at the M...
Myths and Facts on Food Allergies
in Allergies, on April 26, 2006
...t dangerous.
Fact : Food allergy can be fatal if it is severe enough to cause a reaction called anaphylaxis . This reaction makes it hard for a person to breathe.
The article also elaborates on ...
Coping With Peanut Allergies In School
in Allergies, on April 21, 2006
... know that there are steps you can do. For one you can nominate your school to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network's School Food Allergy Program(SFAP) , an educational awareness program desi...
Food Allergy Alert: Keystone Onion flavored Rings
in Allergies, on April 20, 2006
... Got this alert from the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network :
Keystone Food Products is recalling 4 1/8-oz. packages of "Onion Flavored
Rings" food snacks due to undeclared milk .
...
Coping With Kid's Food Allergies
in Allergies, on April 10, 2006
...d allergies, too, check out parent support groups in your area. On the web, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network is a fountain of information and resources. The page on Schools and Camps sho...
Possible Egg Content Causes Nestlé Country Creamery Ice Cream Recall
in Do you like to cook?, on March 31, 2006
...l and is investigating the incident. Dreyer's is also working with the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network to alert consumers in the Texas areas.
Consumers who have purchased the ice cream in qu...