Dining Out with Food Allergies
Eating out with a food allergy takes more than just scanning a menu. It requires preparation, clear communication, and knowing what to do if something goes wrong. For many families, the stress of a restaurant meal can overshadow the enjoyment of it entirely.Raquel Durban, Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center's Registered Dietitian, specializes in the dietary... How to Identify If Your Child Has Food Allergies
Did 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... Teaming up to make Halloween safe and fun for kids with food allergies
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https://youtu.be/xY2QtRblWxoUpdated March 2023Parents often wonder about peanut allergy in babies and when to safely introduce peanut products. Recent studies have shown that early introduction, when done appropriately, may help prevent peanut allergies from developing. This represents a significant shift from previous recommendations.One important thing new parents need to know is that the guidelines for peanut... Easter Food Allergy Tips from Raquel Durban, Registered Dietitian
Are 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... A Registered Dietitian Can Help With Food Allergies
By Raquel Durban, RD. Egg Allergies: Symptoms, Treatments, & Substitutions
Eggs 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!
by 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
“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?
If 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...