Did you know that Peanut (legume) Allergy affects nearly 2% of the population and is one of the most common causes of death due to food allergies? There are three things that characterize peanut hypersensitivity: Reactions are extremely violent and life threatening with minor exposure to the allergen. The allergy is likely to persist throughout life. It’s often associated […]
FDA Approves Two New Pills for Ragweed and Grass Allergies
Millions of Americans may be able to breathe easier this allergy season. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved two new prescription medications, Grastek and Ragwitek, so some allergy sufferers may enjoy the outdoors without enduring the runny or itchy nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion as well as itchy and watery eyes most often […]