All children learn best in a safe, healthy school setting. It is even more important for children with conditions like asthma and food allergies. Asthma is a leading cause of missed time from school. And students at risk for severe allergic...
Families at risk for severe allergic reactions often find flying incredibly stressful. There is no one national policy for airlines. Each company can set its own rules. And, families may be told one thing when they book a flight, and...
New Menu Item Will Contain Milk and Will Use a Shared Fryer McDonald’s USA announced a change that affects families with milk allergy. The fast food chain will start offering Buttermilk Crispy Chicken on August 10, 2015. The...
Burger King Starts Cooking French Fries in Fryer Shared with Wheat A new Burger King® change affects families with a wheat allergy or celiac disease. The company said the french fries are now cooked in the same fryer as...
Two studies published in 2015 have shown gaps in physicians’ knowledge about allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) published a study in January 2015 . It found large differences in knowledge and attitudes about...
Which blog posts did our community members find the most popular in the first half of 2015? In case you missed one, or are a new member, here’s a recap! Our top five posts were roughly split between food and health-related articles. Cumin...
A recent media report said epinephrine auto-injectors are in short supply and/or not available nationwide. This report is incorrect. The report has led to panic among many living with food allergies. Any such report is a gross...
Which children are at risk for a second, severe allergic reaction hours after the first? The largest study to date looked at these so-called biphasic anaphylactic reactions. It found 5 predictors to identify risk factors, a recent study reported....
In the summer, many people entertain and visit outdoors. For families with little ones with food allergies and other allergic diseases, this has many advantages. You are outside and away from other people’s kitchens or other triggers, such as...
Supreme Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is Good News for Patients Landover, MD (June 25, 2015) - The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) applauds the Supreme Court’s decision that the Affordable Care Act...
What causes parents to delay an oral food challenge for their children? An oral food challenge (OFC) is the only way to determine whether a food allergy exists. Sometimes both the child and the parent can be nervous about eating a food they...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agreed to expedite the review of a specially formulated peanut product. The peanut product, called AR101, is being studied as a potential allergy treatment. The status was granted after the company...
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is co-sponsoring an important study about food allergies. Kids With Food Allergies (KFA) is a division of AAFA. KFA hosts the largest support community serving families with...
Summer camp takes many forms: private day camps, sleep away camps, city recreation camps, or camps that focus on sports or art. Many children enjoy and take part each year. For parents of children with food allergies, it is often another hurdle...
UPDATE: We support a Congressional effort to improve airline safety for people with severe allergies . Join AAFA's Action Network and tell your senators you care about this issue today ! What happens if a passenger has an allergic...