Jackson Mayer
A Novel Allergy: The Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Recently, more and more people have developed a rare allergy to red meat. Most of those afflicted are allergic to the alpha-gal sugar...
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Jackson Mayer
Oct 29, 20231 min
Xolair Brief
Xolair is a drug that can help alleviate three allergy-related conditions: allergic asthma, chronic hives, and chronic rhinosinusitis...
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Jake Eskanazy
Apr 9, 20232 min
Flying with Food Allergies
If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from food allergies and travel by airplane, you know how downright terrifying flying...
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Jake Eskanazy
Sep 14, 20222 min
The Ups and Downs of Allergy Shots
Allergy shots have been around for a very long time, but you may not be familiar with just how helpful they are. For as long as I can...
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Jake Eskanazy
Aug 2, 20222 min
Food Challenges
When I first heard the term "food challenge," it sounded like a game to me. I like food and I am always up for a good challenge! I...
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Max Dessner
Jul 14, 20222 min
An Anthology of Allergies: Pollen
One of my biggest battles in life hasn't been with emotional relationships, injuries, or sickness, it's been with pollen allergies. I've...
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Asher Engelberg
Jul 7, 20223 min
The Accidental History of Penicillin
The name Alexander Fleming has become synonymous with medical discovery, Penicillin (the first antibiotic ever), and modern medicine as...
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Jackson Mayer
Jun 26, 20224 min
My OIT Story: An Inside Account of a Prominent Allergy Treatment
Note: Before reading this article, if you do not know what Oral Immunotherapy is, check “Oral Immunotherapy: A True Lifesaver” under the...
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Jackson Mayer
Jun 24, 20223 min
Oral Immunotherapy: A True Lifesaver
Of course, there is no available cure for food allergies–otherwise, this site would not exist. However, there are ways to lessen the...
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Asher Engelberg
May 19, 20222 min
Bee Careful
When a bee lands on someone, their first reaction is to run away or swat at the bee, frightful and nervous about getting stung. Though it...
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Jackson Mayer
May 16, 20222 min
Climate Cross-Reaction
The world has long been aware of the existential potential of climate change. From rising water levels to hurricanes to wildfire, its...
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Ashan Abrol
May 15, 20221 min
Asparagus Account
Most people who have allergies have common ones, such as allergies to nuts, strawberries, milk, and so on. However, below is an account...
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Chase Mayer
May 14, 20222 min
New microneedle patch rivals older models
A new type of ‘Peanut Patch’ is being developed, showing improvements in speed and intrusiveness. Viaskin Peanut, more commonly known as...
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