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Fruit and Vegetable Allergy Created: Thursday, June 30, 2011 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
Does your mouth tingle, itch, or swell after eating fresh fruits or vegetables? You may have oral allergy syndrome.
Preschool and Food Allergies Created: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
What to consider before starting a child with food allergies in preschool.
How to Recognize a Severe Allergic Reaction Video Created: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Sever allergic reactions need to be recognized and treated immediately. This About.com video will give you some tips on identifying and dealing with a sever allergic reaction.
Does Your Child Have a Food Allergy? Video Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
After a food acute reaction you should follow up with an allergist to confirm if your child has a food allergy. In this About.com video, learn what the food allergy symptoms are, and how to allevia...
Managing Food Allergies at School Video Created: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
If your child has allergies, or if you're a teacher whose students have food allergies, it's important to have a plan in place at school to manage those allergies. This About.com video will show yo...
Food-Free School Birthday Treats Created: Monday, September 12, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Readers share ideas for food-free birthday treats for classroom celebrations.
School Food Allergy Management - Readers Share School Food Allergy Management Stories Created: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Readers share stories of how their schools manage food allergies in the classroom and cafeteria.
Social Events with Food-Allergic Child - Social Events and Child with Food Allergies Created: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Readers share their stories of what works - and doesn't work - when navigating social situations with a child with food allergies.
Anaphylaxis Stories - Personal Stories about Anaphylaxis Created: Saturday, February 05, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Have you or a loved one experienced anaphylaxis? Share your story of what the experience feels like.
Food Allergy Education - Teaching About Food Allergies Created: Thursday, February 03, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Readers share tips for teaching others about food allergies.
Relatives and Food Allergy Holiday: Food Allergies at Holidays with Relatives Created: Thursday, November 18, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Share your story about your relatives who just don't "get it" about your food allergies.
Strategies for Food Allergy Safety at School Created: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Explore the pros and cons of common strategies that schools use to manage food allergies in the classroom and cafeteria.
Anaphylaxis Overview Created: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Anaphylaxis is a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of anaphylaxis, and how to treat and prevent attacks.
How to Be Inclusive of a Child with Food Allergies Created: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
How to safely welcome and include a child with food allergies into a school, club, or social event.
Safety Tips for Kids with Food Allergies Created: Friday, September 17, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Five ways to keep children with food allergies safe when they are away from home.
Food Allergy Survival Guide for the Holiday Season Created: Sunday, November 07, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
How to survive this holiday season with food allergies.
Halloween Safety Tips Created: Monday, October 25, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Share your Halloween safety tips for parties or trick-or-treating with food allergies.
Has Your Child Been Bullied Because of Food Allergies? Created: Friday, October 01, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Readers share their stories about teasing, bulling, or harassment becuase of food allergies.
Share Your Favorite Allergy Recipes Created: Friday, September 17, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
About.com readers share their favorite recipes, modified to be suitable for people with food allergies and sensitivities.
Best Theme Parks for Food Allergies Created: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Readers review theme parks for their treatment of guests with food allergies and availability of allergy-friendly foods.
What is the Best Food Allergy App? Created: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Readers rate food allergy apps for smartphones and touch-screen devices.
What is the Best Food Allergy App? Created: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Readers rate food allergy apps for smartphones and touch-screen devices.
When to Seek Medical Help for Food Allergies Video Created: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, December 04, 2012
It can be difficult to tell when to take an allergic reaction seriously enough to seek medical attention. This video from About.com will show you how to know when to get medical help for a food all...
Tips for Dealing With Multiple Food Allergies Video Created: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Having multiple food allergies can complicate basic meals and should force the person with the allergies to pay more attention to what they eat. This video from About.com will provide some tips for...
Do You Have a Food Allergy? Video Created: Monday, November 19, 2012 Updated: Monday, November 19, 2012
Want to learn how to identify and manage a food allergy? Watch this About.com video to see information about this type of allergy.
What Is the Prick Test for Food Allergies? Video Created: Friday, November 16, 2012 Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012
The two methods for testing for allergies are generally a scratch test with a prick or blood testing. This About.com video will go over the prick test for diagnosing food allergies.
Safety Tips for Children With Food Allergies Video Created: Friday, November 16, 2012 Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012
There are a number of ways to make your child's life easier and safer if he or she is allergic to certain foods. This video from About.com will go over some helpful safety tips for children with fo...
Does Your Baby Have a Food Allergy? Video Created: Friday, November 16, 2012 Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012
There are ways to find out if your baby has a food allergy without their accidentally eating some dangerous food. This video from About.com will show you how to find out if your baby has food aller...
Teaching Children About Food Allergies Video Created: Friday, November 16, 2012 Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012
It's important that children be aware of food allergies early on to avoid any risk of dangerous allergy attacks. This video from About.com will show you how to teach children about food allergies.
Tips for Hosting Allergy-Safe Parties Video Created: Friday, November 16, 2012 Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012
When throwing a party where food will be served, make sure you're aware of any allergies your guests have. This About.com video will provide some tips for hosting allergy-safe parties.
Common Food Allergies in Children Video Created: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Common food allergies in children can be triggered by many different items and take on different forms of severity. Learn about common children's food allergies, their prevalence, and symptoms in t...
Airline Food Allergy Policies Created: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012
Airline food allergy policies and information on special meals for major U.S. airlines.

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