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How to Identify If Your Child Has Food Allergies

Pepperoni pizza from Benny Pennello'sDid you know that 1 in 13 children have food allergies? Both new parents and parents with young children should be aware of the prevalence of food allergies because of their potential to cause serious reactions.Food allergies run the gamut from a mild reaction to a severe reaction that could be life-threatening. Yet, determining if...

Dining Out with Food Allergies

Man sits at restaurant reading menuFor those with food allergies, dining out can be a stressful and complicated experience. Raquel Durban, Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center’s Registered Dietitian, who specializes in the dietary management of families with food allergies shares her tips on dining out with food allergies.  She strives to empower those with food allergies to take action to...

Easter Food Allergy Tips from Raquel Durban, Registered Dietitian

Easter food allergy tips infographicAre your children excited to celebrate Easter soon? But do they have food allergies? Is that causing you to stress? We're here to help.Here are some tips and resources to help you navigate the upcoming holidays:Offer to host if someone in your family has a food allergy so you know all foods served are allergy...

Egg Allergies: Symptoms, Treatments, & Substitutions

six eggs in a cartonEggs are known for being high in protein and easy to eat in a variety of different ways. According to a 2019 Food & Wine article, the average American consumes 279 eggs a year. If you’re used to eating eggs but have noticed a change in how your body reacts after eating them, it’s possible...

So, Someone in your Family has Peanut Allergy!

Carolina Asthma & Allergy logoby Richard S. Roberts, M.D.Updated Announcement November 16, 2020:Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center is excited to announce that it is now offering Palforzia. Dr. Emily Langley provides an update on this new treatment. She comments, "the first peanut oral immunotherapy product, named Palforzia, was FDA approved earlier this year, and we are excited to be able...

Video of Food Allergy Symposium Presentations

Carolina Asthma & Allergy logo “The Future of Food Allergy Treatment” - Presented by Carolina Asthma & Allergy CenterKeynote speaker Dr. Wesley Burks, one of the nation’s leading experts on food allergy research and treatment.Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center physicians, Emily W. Langley, M.D.and Michael A. Lapuente, D.O. also share the latest facts and information about gluten allergy and allergy...

Can I Eat Tree Nuts If I Have A Peanut Allergy?

Carolina Asthma & Allergy logoIf you have a peanut allergy, do you also need to stay away from tree nuts? Not necessarily!While some people are allergic to both peanuts and tree nuts, that’s not the case for everyone. By working with an allergist, you can gain an understanding of what is safe for you.Peanuts and Tree Nuts: What’s the...