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Posted by: David Stukus, MD on Oct 20, 2025

Reading labels can be tricky and ingredient lists can change suddenly without warning. It is recommended that people with food allergies read all labels prior to eating products, including those they have safely eaten before.

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Food Sensitivity Tests: The Pitfalls of Home Testing Kits

At-home tests are being marketed as a convenient way to determine food sensitivity. Read what our allergy expert has to say about what these tests can and can't do.
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Food Allergies: How to Safely Navigate Outings

Holiday meals can be stressful for families managing food allergies. These simple tips will help you plan ahead, prevent reactions, and enjoy the season safely.

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Oral Allergy Syndrome: The Hidden Allergy

Jul 30, 2015

Do you also have seasonal allergies to tree, grass, or ragweed pollen? If so, you likely have oral allergy syndrome (OAS), also known as pollen-food syndrome. Read More

A New, More Convenient Way to Treat Allergies

Apr 30, 2015

Spring is finally here – and so are the allergies! Allergies happen when the body’s immune system overreacts to something that’s usually harmless, like dust, pollen, pets with fur or foods. Read More

Diagnosing Food Allergies with Component Testing

Feb 23, 2015

Nearly 6 million kids in the U.S. have food allergies.  It’s important to identify what’s causing the allergic reaction, so the culprit food can be removed from the diet and to prevent unnecessary removal of many foods from the diet. Read More

The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke

Sep 22, 2014

Every day, millions of children are exposed to secondhand smoke. Kids are also often exposed to “thirdhand” smoke, which comes from toxins that build up over time on surfaces exposed to smoke. Read More

What is Allergy Induced Asthma?

May 22, 2014

For many people with asthma, spring can be a very challenging time of the year. Rapid changes in the weather and lingering upper respiratory viruses can both cause breathing difficulties. Read More

Tips For A Gluten-Free Thanksgiving

Nov 25, 2013

Food is part of the tradition of most holidays but Thanksgiving is all about food. We celebrate with friends and family and look forward to dishes like turkey and dressing with gravy, green bean casserole and dinner rolls topped off with pumpkin pie. Read More

New Measure Urges Schools To Stock Epinephrine

Nov 13, 2013

In an effort to protect millions of school children from allergic reactions caused by food allergies, President Obama today signed the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act. Read More

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Autumn Asthma Attacks

Oct 02, 2013

Just as millions of children head back to school every autumn, hospitals are always bustling with emergency room and inpatient visits at the same time. October is one of the busiest months of the year in regards to severe asthma attacks. Read More