AllergyHome is proud to present FAACT (Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team). FAACT’s mission is to educate, advocate, and raise awareness for all individuals and families affected by food allergies and life-threatening anaphylaxis. Thank you FAACT for joining us! Welcome to FAACT Welcome to FAACT, your home and […]
Read more →Food Allergens and Pets Written by Michael Pistiner MD, MMSc Pet Food and Food Allergens Some pet foods and treats can contain food allergens. Common ingredients in these meals and treats are dairy, wheat, and soy. Also look for peanuts, fish, shellfish, egg and all potential allergens. The ingredients used will vary […]
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Inspired to empower and educate, we proudly present our Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness Pop-culture Campaign to educate and empower adolescents, young adults, and the young at heart. Written by Michael Pistiner MD, MMSc Teenagers and young adults are the highest risk group for food allergy related […]
Read more →AllergyHome is excited to introduce Karen S. Rance, DNP, RN, CPNP, AE-C. She is a leader in state and national initiatives addressing asthma and food allergy advocacy, education, and policy. Her many leadership roles and collaborations have served and continue to serve our community well. Thank you Dr. Rance for all that you do and thank […]
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Written by Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc, adapted from Talking to Our Kids About Food Allergies: Children Believe Grownups. Food Allergy Teaching Point #1: Children Believe Grownups Millions of kids around the world truly believe in Santa Claus. They have listened to the stories that their parents have told […]
Read more →2013 was a great year for food allergy and anaphylaxis awareness Our community has seen great gains this year and food allergies have been in the national spotlight. We’ve seen the passage of laws supporting stock epinephrine in schools and the recent release of the CDC’s Voluntary Guidelines on Managing Food […]
Read more →Written by Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc Anaphylaxis is a severe, life threatening allergic reaction. Epinephrine is the first line treatment of this allergic emergency. Prompt treatment with epinephrine is critical. Here are four food allergy myth pitfalls that can get in the way of the correct treatment. […]
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Written by Michael Pistiner MD, MMSc “I want my kids to have similar memories to mine. I want their memories to be safe and sweet. I want them to remember the excitement and the kisses. This is an achievable goal that my wife and I are determined […]
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Written by Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc Faster than a speeding bullet Superman is the epitome of health: able to leap over tall buildings in a single bound, more powerful than a locomotive. Much like many of our children, superman is seemingly invincible. And, much like children with […]
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