The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team, FAACT

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team, FAACT Welcome to The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT)
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06/18/2026

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After taking your history, your allergist may order skin tests and/or blood tests, which indicates whether food-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies are present in your body:

• With a skin-prick test, a liquid containing a tiny amount of the food allergen is placed on the skin of your arm or back. Your skin is pricked with a small, sterile probe, allowing the liquid to seep under the skin. The test, which isn’t painful but can be uncomfortable, is considered positive if a wheal (resembling the bump from a mosquito bite) develops.
• Blood tests, which are a bit less exact than skin tests, measure the amount of IgE antibody to the specific food(s) being tested. Results are typically available in about a week and are reported as a numerical value.
Your board-certified allergist will use the results of these tests in making a diagnosis:
• A positive result does not necessarily indicate that there is an allergy, though a negative result is useful in ruling one out.
• Skin tests alone are not considered enough to diagnose a food allergy.

Visit to learn more: https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/accurately-diagnosing-and-managing-food-allergy/allergy-diagnosis/how-is-an-accurate-diagnosis-made/

06/17/2026

Final episode energy: new crush unlocked? Watch now to see how the night ends.

To learn more about living with food allergies, visit FAACT’s website.

Made in partnership with Genentech and NovartisUS.

Intended for US audiences only.

by: DBV Technologies Tune in to FAACT's Roundtable Podcast on Food Allergy Anxiety and Comfort Kits for ChildrenLet’s ...
06/17/2026

by: DBV Technologies

Tune in to FAACT's Roundtable Podcast on Food Allergy Anxiety and Comfort Kits for Children

Let’s talk about something so many families quietly carry—food allergy anxiety. For kids and caregivers, everyday moments like mealtimes, food challenges, or even medical appointments can feel overwhelming. So where do you even begin to ease that fear?

We often hear about the mind-body connection—but can it really help with the very real, very specific anxieties that come with managing food allergies?

To help guide us, we’re sitting down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Lombard to explore these challenges and introduce a practical tool she created to support families—the Comfort Kits for Children.

Listen to 's Ep. 286:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/848314/episodes/19346699

Anaphylaxis requires immediate medical treatment, including the administration of epinephrine and a visit to the emergen...
06/16/2026

Anaphylaxis requires immediate medical treatment, including the administration of epinephrine and a visit to the emergency room.

Prompt administration of epinephrine is crucial to surviving a potentially life-threatening reaction. Epinephrine has very few side effects and is available as an auto-injector device (e.g., Auvi-Q®, EpiPen®) or nasal spray (neffy®).

Anaphylaxis can be fatal if not treated promptly.

Visit to learn more:
https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/food-allergy-and-anaphylaxis/food-allergy-basics/

06/15/2026

Nothing flips the mood faster than an unexpected reminder of your ex. "Food Allergies in the City" highlights how food allergies can shape the realities of dating.

Watch now and see what happens next in the final episode — “Food Allergies in the City”: The Resolution.

Made in partnership with Genentech and NovartisUS.

Intended for US audiences only.

Ever been in a situation where you mentioned your food allergy at a restaurant, and the waiter looked at you like you we...
06/12/2026

Ever been in a situation where you mentioned your food allergy at a restaurant, and the waiter looked at you like you were speaking greek?

Now imagine being in Greece and trying to explain your food allergies in English. Not much different. Many in the service industry around the globe have a good understanding of English, but it is still typically their second language. An allergy translation card helps ensure nothing is left to chance, and no vital, potentially life-protecting information falls through the cracks.

Visit to learn more:
https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/living-with-food-allergies/traveling/

06/11/2026

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Treatments for food allergies are evolving, and while there isn't yet a complete cure, several approaches are available to manage and potentially reduce the severity of allergic reactions through carefully controlled ongoing allergen exposure. There are risks and benefits with all treatments.

Here’s a summary of the current food allergy treatment options:

1. Avoidance and Emergency Management (current standard of care for food allergies)
2. Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
3. Epicutaneous Immunotherapy (EPIT).
4. Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)
5. Biologics Treatment: Omalizumab (Xolair®)
6. Baked Milk or Baked Egg (Some Patients Only)
7. Dietary Supplements and Probiotics
8. Emerging and Investigational Therapies
9. Prevention in Infants: Early Food Introduction
10. Clinical Trials and Ongoing Research

Each of these options has its own risks, benefits, and suitability depending on the individual’s specific allergies, age, and overall health. Patients interested in research opportunities should discuss this with their board-certified allergist, who can help identify appropriate and reputable studies.

Visit to learn more: https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/food-allergy-and-anaphylaxis/treatment-and-management/navigating-treatment-choices/

06/11/2026

Food allergies really turn “getting ready for dinner” into a full side quest.

Watch now and see how the night continues in the next episode of “Food Allergies in the City”: The Ex

Made in partnership with Genentech and NovartisUS.

Intended for US audiences only.

by: Blueprint MedicinesTune in to FAACT's Roundtable Podcast: Keep Calm and Summer on with Mast Cell DiseaseSummer can...
06/10/2026

by: Blueprint Medicines

Tune in to FAACT's Roundtable Podcast: Keep Calm and Summer on with Mast Cell Disease

Summer can bring unique challenges for people living with Mast Cell Disease. From heat and travel to outdoor activities, how can you enjoy the season while managing symptoms? Join us as we sit down with content creator and patient advocate, Jenna Gestetner, to share practical tips for navigating summer with confidence.

Listen to 's Ep. 285:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/848314/episodes/19293859

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