Category Archives: Allergies
Food Allergies on the Rise. Will there be a cure?
There is new data that suggested that introducing common allergenic foods such as peanut may reduce a child’s risk for developing food allergies, according to new recommendations from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). The new recommendations…
Continue reading →
Why Are Allergies Bad in the Fall?
Dr. Carr was recently interviewed by Annie Hauser of The Weather Channel for a special article on fall allergies. Read on for the article: Why are allergies bad in the fall? Ragweed, said Warner Carr, MD, an allergist and fellow of the American…
Continue reading →
Is it possible to develop food allergies later on in life?
This is a common question that people ask, and the answer depends on the person as well as the food. In general, most food allergies start in infancy and childhood. For milk, egg, and peanut allergy, these food allergies are…
Continue reading →
What is Food Allergy?
Why does food allergy occur? Our immune system, when working well, helps us fight infections (by killing germs such as viruses and bacteria). When our immune system mistakenly recognizes and attacks a food protein, this is when food allergy happens. …
Continue reading →
Is ADHD Risk in Children Linked to Allergies, Asthma?
A new study suggests a potential link between allergy, asthma and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. Experts say the number of children presenting with the three conditions is on the upswing in the United States. As published in the journal…
Continue reading →
