Around 1 in 2,000 people have eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic allergic or immune condition that causes swelling in the esophagus. It can have a significant impact on many aspects of life. We recently released a report and guide to raise awareness and help people manage EoE. Learn more and get your copies at the links below.
Report: Life with EoE: The Patient Experience and Opportunities to Improve Care in the U.S.
Your Guide to Managing Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) (PDF)
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Food allergy misinformation and disinformation are common to see and hear. For people living with food allergies, it’s important to have the facts. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and its food allergy division, Kids with Food Allergies (KFA), surveyed people to see what they have heard and believed about food allergies. The results may surprise you. Head over to our blog to learn the truth about food allergies.
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Roselyn Hicks, MD, FACAAI, sees the effects of food allergy and asthma disparities firsthand in her state of Georgia. She works with children and their families to improve condition management as well as overall wellness through health literacy. She feels this can be an important tool in the fight to decrease health disparities. Read her story to learn about her work and the importance of health literacy.
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The Food Allergy Research Section (FARS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a research program dedicated to studying food allergy and other related diseases. FARS is currently working on clinical studies around food allergy, eczema, and nutrition. AAFA sat down with the FARS team to discuss what they do, their current studies, and how people can get involved. Read the interview or watch the video.
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AAFA recently testified before the FDA about the importance of expanding epinephrine treatment options, such as nasal epinephrine. A committee reviewing neffy®, a new application for nasal epinephrine, voted to recommend its approval. Learn more about this new possible option and AAFA's advocacy efforts.
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One in 17 children has a food allergy and one in 15 children in the U.S. has asthma. In fact, many children have both conditions. To help more children with allergies and asthma, regardless of background, have access to effective care, AAFA recently expanded its HEAL initiative to New York and Alabama. The HEAL program is a community-based health equity program that aims to better serve communities facing the highest burden of asthma and allergies. Read the announcement.
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Under-the-tongue epinephrine film, Anaphylm™, showed positive results in recent clinical tests. Read more on our blog.
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Can a parent's diet while pregnant or nursing cause food allergies? Allergist David Stukus, MD, discusses the truth behind this myth.
Many parents are concerned their child may show signs of a food allergy when they start to introduce solid foods. Is this concern valid? What's the best approach for giving your child new foods? Dr. Stukus weighs in.
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If you have a question about asthma or allergies, you can send it to our Ask the Allergist service.
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One of our community members is looking for a convenient meal replacement shake made without milk. What options have you found? Visit our community to share your ideas.
Moving into middle school is a big adjustment for both parent and student. Share your advice with this parent looking for help with her child's transition to middle school with food allergies.
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Would you like to connect with other people who know what it is like to live with food allergies? Join our online community for support.
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When you just want a small, quick, sweet treat, try a mug cake! Join our friend Elena as she walks you through a basic mug cake recipe, and then follow our tips to customize it as you like!
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Texas Pete Buffalo Wing Sauce (undeclared soy), Van Leeuwen Brown Sugar Chunk Ice Cream Pints (undeclared walnut), and Lay's Classic Potato Chips (in select locations - undeclared milk) are among the foods recently recalled. Get more details about the recent recalls.
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KFA helps families manage food allergies with confidence. We offer a wide range of programs, tools, resources, and forums to keep you up to date on the latest food allergy management guidelines. KFA needs your support year-round to continue keeping kids with food allergies safe and healthy. Every gift makes a difference!
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Check out our previous issue to learn about KFA's new food allergy guides and chef cards, Expo West food finds, nasal epinephrine updates, and more.
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