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Food Allergy Today: Facts, Progress, and How Oral Immunotherapy Fits In

Food allergies affect millions of families across the United States and continue to be one of the fastest growing chronic health concerns among children and adults. From navigating school lunches to reading ingredient labels at the grocery store, living with food allergies often requires constant vigilance and preparation. At the same time, food allergy care […]

Safe spring picnics with food allergies

Springtime with Food Allergies: Tips for a Safe and Joyful Season

Spring brings longer days, blooming flowers, and opportunities to gather with friends and family. But if you or your child has a food allergy, you may be asking: How can we stay safe during spring events, outdoor meals, and travel? The good news is that with the right strategies, you can confidently enjoy everything the […]

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Tips for Managing Spring Allergies: How to Reduce Symptoms and Find Relief

Spring brings warmer weather, blooming flowers, and longer days. But for millions of people, it also signals the start of seasonal allergy symptoms. If you find yourself sneezing, congested, or dealing with itchy eyes, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, allergies affect roughly one in three adults in […]

FPIES in infants triggers and care

A Parent’s Question: Why Is My Baby Vomiting Hours After Eating?

If your baby seems fine during feeding but begins repeated vomiting one to four hours later, you may be asking an important question: Could this be a food allergy? One possible cause is Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome, commonly known as FPIES. This is a non IgE mediated food allergy that primarily affects infants and […]

Curb Spring Allergy Symptoms With the Right Tools and Preparation

Longer days and warmer temperatures are welcome signs of spring. But for many people, spring also brings sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes. If you’ve ever wondered, “How can I prevent spring allergy symptoms before they start?” you’re not alone. Tree pollen season begins earlier than many expect, and preparation is key to staying ahead of […]

Major Shift Palforzia OIT Will Be Discontinued in 2026

Major Shift: Palforzia OIT Will Be Discontinued in 2026

What Peanut Allergy Families Need to Know Now If your child is receiving Palforzia for peanut allergy, you may be asking: What happens when Palforzia is discontinued? What are our options? Is oral immunotherapy still possible? These are important and timely questions. Palforzia, the first FDA approved oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy, will be phased […]

Penicillin Allergy: What You Need to Know Before Avoiding Antibiotics

Penicillin Allergy: What You Need to Know Before Avoiding Antibiotics

Many people worry they are “allergic” to penicillin, but most who carry that label are not truly allergic and can actually take penicillin safely after proper evaluation. Understanding what a real penicillin allergy is, how to get tested, and when to avoid penicillin can help you and your clinician choose the safest and most effective […]

Peanut allergy prevention through early introduction

Can Feeding My Child Peanuts Early Prevent Peanut Allergy?

Many parents ask: “When should I introduce peanuts to my child?” and “Will early introduction really prevent peanut allergies?” These questions reflect a significant shift in how we approach food allergies in infants. The answer is encouraging and backed by substantial research. Recent evidence shows that introducing peanuts early in your infant’s diet can significantly […]

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Welcome Claire Lyons to the VAA team

Vallen Allergy and Asthma welcomes Claire Lyons to the team of professionals. Claire is an American Academy of Nurse Practitioners board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a special interest in allergy and immunology. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Providence College where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then went […]