AllergyHome is excited to introduce our next guest contributor, Linda E. Erceg, RN, MS, PHN. Ms. Erceg is a champion in camp health and camp nursing, and is director of the Association of Camp Nurses. Please join us in welcoming Linda Erceg. “The goal is to match […]
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The Elephant in the Exam Room: Food Allergy Mortality Written by Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc While written for a target audience of healthcare professionals, this post can give parents and others, talking points and things to consider when discussing food allergy management with healthcare teams. Unfortunately, food […]
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Written by Michael Pistiner MD, MMSc Avoiding allergen is necessary to prevent allergic reactions. Label reading, avoiding hidden ingredients and preventing cross-contact are key to avoiding allergens. Food allergy myth can be the cause of accidental exposures that can result in allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. We will now debunk, bust, […]
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AllergyHome proudly introduces our guest contributor, Charlotte W. Collins, JD. Ms. Collins is Senior Vice President for Policy and Programs for Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. She is a fierce advocate and leader in food allergy and asthma advocacy efforts, including laws regarding stock epinephrine in US schools.Thank you Charlotte for […]
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 “Dad, I heard a crazy thing. I heard a kid died from her food allergy. Is that true?” I recently discussed the subject of my own ten year old son’s mortality with him. He broached the subject with me. “Dad, I […]
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AllergyHome is proud and excited to introduce our first guest contributor, Sally Schoessler. Sally is Director of Nursing Education for the National Association of School Nurses and a leader in the management of life threatening allergies and anaphylaxis in US schools. Thank you Sally for joining us. Written by Sally Schoessler, […]
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Anaphylaxis: What School Staff Need to Know Written by Michael Pistiner MD, MMSc, Reviewed by Anne Sheetz MPH, BSN, RN, CNAA, Adapted from Food Allergies & Anaphylaxis in School: What School Staff Need to Know The below is intended to serve as a guide to assist in, not replace, […]
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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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