Vitamin D Rich Foods Fend Off Allergies

2/11/16:  Vitamin D Rich Foods Fend Off Allergies

Mount Sinia states in the Journal of Allergy & Immunology that pregnant women can reduce the incidence of food and environmental allergy in their babies by consuming more vitamin D (but only in natural form, not a supplement). [1]

2/23/16:  Avi-Q Coming Back

Avi-Q will likely be coming back later in 2016.  After the recall in late 2015,  many people reverted to other forms of epinephrine.  Avi-Q is the small, rectangular injector that is easier to carry. [2]

[1] https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160211133815.htm

[2] http://m.sanofi.us/mt/www.news.sanofi.us/2016-02-23-Sanofi-US-to-Return-Auvi-Q-epinephrine-injection-USP-Rights-to-kal-o?un_jtt_redirect=un_jtt_iosV

World Allergy Congress

10/17/2015:  World Allergy Congress Met in Seoul, Korea

Over two thousand people from 71 countries around the world gathered for the World Allergy Congress to discuss science and precision medicine for allergy and asthma.  Research was provided in over 30 abstracts that were granted outstanding abstract awards on topics such as: New genetically modified soybeans that have new proteins; eczema and a slowed growth in children; and feeding impacts gut microbacteria in infants as well as allergic IgE counts. [1]

10/29/2015:  Auvi-Q Recall

Auvi-Q recalled the injectors due to a potential inaccurate dose delivery for lot numbers 2299596-3037230 with expiration dates between March 2016 through December 2016. [2]

[1]http://www.worldallergy.org/wac2015/scientific_program/abstract_awards.php

[2] http://www.auvi-q.com/

Pollen & Oral Allergies

Did you know the chemical make up of some foods is so similar to specific pollens from the environment that seasonal allergies can trigger or worsen food allergies?  According to the Mayo Clinic, these foods may be triggered by their pollen-related cousins:

• Apples, carrots, celery, hazelnuts, peaches and pears allergies can be enhanced by birch tree pollen;
• Bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon allergies can be enhanced by ragweed pollen; and
• Orange, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, peanut, tomatoes and white potato allergies can be enhanced by grass pollen.

So if you are experiencing seasonal allergies due to pollen, then perhaps consider avoiding these associated foods if you or your child has any unusual symptoms.