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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...
Jackson Mayer
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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Xolair Brief
Xolair is a drug that can help alleviate three allergy-related conditions: allergic asthma, chronic hives, and chronic rhinosinusitis...
Jackson Mayer
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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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...
Jake Eskanazy
Apr 9, 20232 min read
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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...
Jake Eskanazy
Sep 14, 20222 min read
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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...
Jake Eskanazy
Aug 2, 20222 min read
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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...
Max Dessner
Jul 14, 20222 min read
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The Accidental History of Penicillin
The name Alexander Fleming has become synonymous with medical discovery, Penicillin (the first antibiotic ever), and modern medicine as...
Asher Engelberg
Jul 7, 20223 min read
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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...
Jackson Mayer
Jun 26, 20224 min read
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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...
Jackson Mayer
Jun 24, 20223 min read
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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...
Asher Engelberg
May 19, 20222 min read
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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...
Jackson Mayer
May 16, 20222 min read
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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...
Ashan Abrol
May 15, 20221 min read
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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...
Chase Mayer
May 14, 20222 min read
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