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My son, age 14, has suffered from chronic idiopathic urticaria for five years. Several months ago, your column featured another person suffering from hives.

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In simple terms an allergy is when ones nervous system senses and reacts incorrectly to a substance in its environment and that substance is perceived as a threat.

Nov. 9, 2009 - More than 40% of people suffering a potentially life-threatening episode of anaphylaxis wait before seeking medical attention, according to a new study.

Hayden Newell was rushed to a hospital three times before doctors were able to determine the cause of his severe and unpredictable allergic reactions.

Commonly, when people go out to eat, they usually spend their time discussing what appetizers to try or which desserts are worth sampling at the end of the night.

It is varcharacterized by a rash with raised areas, redness and itching. It can occur anywhere, including the scalp, lips, palms and soles.

Ashley O'Mary will be home from school through Friday, a precaution her guardian is taking after O'Mary had a reaction to the H1N1 vaccine she was administered at Caledonia High School, Wednesday.

Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 5:24 p.m. We're so accustomed to hearing about children who can't eat peanuts that we tend to forget about grown-ups who are allergic to certain foods.

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction an individual may experience towards a substance .

This cannot be happening again, Hayden Newell thought as the angry, red, ferociously itchy welts encircled his waist and spread up his arms.

About 4 per cent of York Region residents live with food allergies and more than half of us know someone with a life-threatening allergy.

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Sometimes, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich can be lethal. For students with a severe peanut allergy, just being around the lunchbox staple can trigger anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition that can cause hives, swelling of the tongue, difficulty breathing and other symptoms.

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The mother of an Omaha boy with severe food allergies is fighting the city's decision that Parks and Recreation officials can't administer medicine to children in emergencies.

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While many allergy sufferers note an increase in their symptoms during late spring and early summer, autumn can also bring sneezes and runny noses.

As an allergist-immunologist, I would like to reiterate information I published on your MomsLikeMe Web site recently, meant to decrease unnecessary anxiety about food allergies, as highlighted in your Sept.

Food allergies are "seemingly" becoming more prevalent over recent years. Reasons are probably due to several factors: -More children of allergic parents -Exposure to foods at earlier ages -More notariety in the news -Greater recognition from healthcare professionals -Probably others.