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This is Norman. He is three years old and has the spirit of a child who sees the world as his playground. He also sees much of the world through a looking glass. When he hears the ice cream truck, he runs to watch children gather with dollars in hand for treats that he may never taste. Norman is a boy with eosinophilic esophagitis, known as EE or EoE for those averse to...

When choosing a formula after a food allergy diagnosis, how can you tell the difference between various formula types? When your little one has a cow milk allergy, the doctor will walk you through management options. The first should be for mom to eliminate dairy and for baby to keep breastfeeding. However, sometimes a formula is necessary to supplement or replace breast milk. Nutrition questions and navigating feeding options can overwhelm even the...

...Affected by use of antihistamines, false positives are noted, potential risk of anaphylactic reactions, not ideal for those with extensive eczema, trained professional must administer.2 Total Serum IgE (RAST or ELISA) – Sample of blood is taken to measure IgE amounts. Advantages: More comfortable than skin tests, no risk of anaphylaxis, unaffected by medication use. Disadvantages: Tests results delayed, requires large volume of blood for multiple tests which may be harder for younger children, high...

...Clowes, AllergyMoms provides support for parents of children with food allergies. The Web site and monthly newsletter features articles, food allergy recipes and the latest news and research on breast-feeding, hypoallergenic formulas, eczema, reflux, anaphylaxis and school policy. We hope you find these groups helpful! There are also a number of local support and advocacy groups out there that are ready to lend a hand too. What groups have been good resources for you? -Sarah...