Childhood Stress and Allergies January 5, 2009
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Have you ever wondered if the stress in your life affected your susceptibility to allergies? New research says that childhood stress does increase the risk of children developing allergies later in life. Read the following article below for more information.
Stress During Childhood Increases The Risk Of Allergies
Moving house or the separation of parents can significantly increase the risk of children developing allergies later on. These are the results from a long-term study correlating life-style, immune system development and allergies, led by the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Leipzig (UFZ), the Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen and the “Institut für Umweltmedizinische Forschung” (IUF) in Duesseldorf. The researchers had examined blood samples taken from 234 six-year old children and discovered increased blood concentrations of the stress-related peptide VIP (vasoactive intestinal polypeptide) in connection with moving house or the separation of parents. The neuropeptide VIP could take on a mediator role between stress events in life and the regulation of immune responses, researchers write in the scientific journal Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
To read the rest of the article visit: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/111916.php
New Allergy Test on the Horizon? November 4, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in News, food allergy.Tags: allergy testing, Dalhousie University's Medical School, food allergy, IWK Health Center
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Allergy testing — minus the risk
Right now, the only way to definitively diagnose a food allergy is to feed a child some of the suspected food at a hospital so they can get prompt treatment if they have a serious reaction.
But immunologists at Dalhousie University’s medical school are working with doctors at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax to devise a laboratory test that could identify allergies without exposing a child to risk.
In department head Jean Marshall’s lab, researchers can grow the mast cells involved in allergic responses, add serum from a patient’s body, introduce the food and watch what happens.
To read the rest of the article visit: http://thechronicleherald.ca/Metro/1081461.html
Food Allergies on the Rise Again November 4, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in News, food allergy.Tags: allergies on the rise, CDC allergy study, children with food allergies, food allergies, teenagers with food allergies
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The Center for Disease control has released a new study that shows that now 3 million children and teenagers have food allergies.
CDC Study Finds 3 Million U.S. Children have Food or Digestive Allergies
The number of young people who had a food or digestive allergy increased 18 percent between 1997 and 2007, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2007, approximately 3 million U.S. children and teenagers under age 18 – or nearly 4 percent of that age group – were reported to have a food or digestive allergy in the previous 12 months, compared to just over 2.3 million (3.3 percent) in 1997.
to read the rest of the press release visit: http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2008/r081022.htm
ABC News OnCall+ Allergy June 10, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in Anaphylaxis, News, allergies, asthma, food allergy.Tags: ABC News, allergies, drug allergies, food allergies, insect allergies, seasonal allergies, skin allergies
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Below is the link to ABC’s special section on allergies where you can find answers to some of your allergy questions from allergists and immunologists.
Section 1 talks gives you and overview of allergies.
Section 2 talks about Seasonal Allergies and Sinusitis.
Section 3 talks about Food Allergies.
Section 4 talks about Drug Allergies.
Section 5 talks about other allergies such as skin reactions and bug bite/sting reactions.
These sections are followed by a common allergy questions and answers section.
For more information visit: http://www.abcnews.go.com/health/allergies
Food Allergies are More Common June 10, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in News, food allergy.Tags: Dr. Hugh Sampson, food allergies, Katie Charles, NY Daily News
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Food allergies are becoming more common
Wednesday, May 21st 2008, 4:00 AM
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Dr. Hugh Sampson
The specialist: Dr. Hugh Sampson on food allergies
A pediatric immunologist and the father of three daughters, Sampson has been helping patients manage their food allergies for 27 years. He is the president of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and also works to fight inner-city asthma.
Who’s at risk:
According to new research, food allergies are on the rise worldwide, but particularly in the U.S, affecting about 4% of the nation’s population. Young children are the group most likely to be affected. “As many as 8% of children under the age of 3 have food allergies,” says Sampson. In children, the most common food allergies are to milk, eggs and peanuts. About 2.5% of children under the age of 4 are allergic to milk, while 1.5% are allergic to eggs and 0.8% are allergic to peanuts. Other foods that often cause allergies are wheat, soy and sesame products.
To view the rest of the article visit: http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2008/05/21/2008-05-21_food_allergies_are_becoming_more_common.html
Legislative Support for Children With Food Allergies June 10, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in News, food allergy.Tags: children with food allergies, food allergies, food allergy and anaphylaxis network, schools and food allergies, Trace Adkins, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander
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Alexander, Corker Join Country Music Star Trace Adkins to Announce Support for Bill to Help 41,000 Tennessee Children With Life-Threatening Food Allergies
Legislation Would Provide Grants, Guidelines to Schools to Better Assist Students
NASHVILLE (June 9, 2008) – U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) today joined country music star Trace Adkins and representatives of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) to announce they are co-sponsoring legislation that would help schools protect the more than 2.2 million children nationwide – including 41,000 Tennesseans – who suffer from life-threatening food allergies.
“Parents should be able to send their children to school without worrying that their son or daughter might suffer a life-threatening allergic reaction at the lunch table. Equally important, children should be able to attend school and focus on learning and on having fun,” said Alexander, a former Secretary of Education. “We need to help our school administrators, teachers, and nurses have the best training possible to keep safe the 41,000 children in Tennessee, and millions throughout the country, who suffer from potentially fatal allergies. This bill will provide guidelines and grants that will make it easier for schools to prevent emergencies and be as prepared as possible if one occurs.”
To view the rest of the article visit: http://www.foodallergy.org/media/press_releases/TNBillSupport.htm
(C) 2008 Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.
Summer Eating Risky for Food Allergy Sufferers June 3, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in News, food allergy.Tags: carnivals, eating out, eating out at summer events, food allergy, summer eating
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Oh how I know about the desire to go to carnivals or some other summer event and join on all of the festivities with other people, including being able to eat meals cooked outside my home. Unfortunately I have too many severe food allergies and great anxiety over the possibility of having another reaction, I refuse to eat out. I still go to summer events, but I bring my own food, so as not to miss out on all of the events. Here is an article that touches on this very subject:
Food Allergies On A Stick: The Risks Of Summer Eating
Most people would rather not know what goes into the corndog they consume at the summer carnival.
But for the 12 million Americans with food allergies, awareness of ingredients is a must for safely eating their way through summer events, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
“People with food allergies must be extra vigilant when eating at summer fairs and festivals,” said Amal H. Assa’ad, MD, FAAAAI and Chair of the AAAAI Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee. “There are many questions about ingredients, preparations and possible cross-contamination that if left unanswered could lead to an allergic reaction.”
To view the rest of the article visit: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/109654.php
Magazine for Those With Food Allergies May 22, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in Anaphylaxis, News, allergies, asthma, food allergy.Tags: Allergic Living, allergies, allergy magazine, asthma, environmental allergies, food allergies, magazine for allergies
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About 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies. I am one of them. Like many of you searching for news about the condition or information on certain food allergies, I also have searched the Internet time and again for such information. The Internet is a great resource but there are those of us who also like to hear about our condition by another means such as say a magazine. I have found one such magazine, Allergic Living, that caters its information to those with food allergies, environmental allergies, and asthma.
The magazine may be Canadian based, but food allergies do not adhere to nationality, or ethnicity. Regardless of where the information comes from, the information is useful to all of us with this life-altering condition. The magazine has been helpful to me. Reading other people’s stories in how they handle food allergies and asthma helps me to put my life into perspective and to realize I am not alone in this fight. The magazine not only includes people’s stories, but also includes informational articles on the latest allergy and asthma related news.
To learn more about Allergic Living visit the magazine’s website at: http://www.allergicliving.com/
Spring Cleaning for Those with Allergies May 22, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in News, allergies, asthma.Tags: allergies, asthma, chemicals, cockroach allergy, dust, dust mites, Medical News Today, paint, perfumes, room deodorizers, spring cleaning for allergies, talcum powder
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Yep. It’s that time of year. Allergies flare up not only outside the home, but inside as well. The following article has some good information on what culprits to look for inside your home, which could be making you sick.
Are You Allergic To Your Home?
Proper Spring Cleaning Can Combat Allergens
As allergy-sufferers nationwide tackle their nose nemeses or keep scratching their heads – literally – in the quest to identify the source of their allergen angst, they can consider these tips for combating allergies in the home.
The most common allergens are dust mites and animal dander found mostly inside, not outside, the home sweet home. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) also lists cockroaches as common allergens, especially in inner cities or southern parts of the United States.
Perfume, room deodorizers, harsh cleaning chemicals, paint, and talcum powder are also known allergens and asthma triggers to reduce or avoid altogether.
To view the rest of the article visit: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/108168.php
Five Steps Forward for Food Allergies May 22, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in News, food allergy.Tags: FAAN, food allergy, food allergy and anaphylaxis network, Medical News Today
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The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network helps educate the government about the seriousness of food allergies. From reading the article it sounds like positive changes are on the way for food allergy awareness.
FAAN Unveils Five Steps Forward For Food Allergy
In honor of the 11th annual Food Allergy Awareness Week, May 11-17, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) unveiled its new advocacy initiative “Five Steps Forward for Food Allergy” at an educational briefing on Capitol Hill.
This initiative addresses the challenges of food allergy and is aimed at improving the lives of the more than 12 million Americans who suffer from food allergies. “These five steps will be a great leap forward for the millions of American children and adults who live each day wondering if they are going to have an allergic reaction to a food. With the help of Congress, the NIH, the CDC, and the FDA we will make America a much safer place for those with food allergies,” said FAAN CEO and Founder Anne Munoz-Furlong.
To read the rest of the article visit: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/107348.php
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