Welcome to the Blog at The Allergy Aspect.
This is a bit of our life and perspective living with many anaphylactic food allergies, eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE), and orthostatic intolerance. These concerns are always on my mind. My goal, like so many others, is for our family to live fully. To achieve this I am continuously in pursuit of balance in all aspects of life. Here, I share my thoughts on how our family lives as close to balanced as we can, and how making meaningful connections with others living similar lives helps us along the way.
Remodeling the Esophagus
When I learned what ‘remodeling’ means in terms of the esophagus and tissues in the digestive tract, I felt myself sink a bit — but was reminded of why we’re doing what we’re doing every single day.
Becoming Familiar with Food Manufacturing
Tour a food manufacturing facility to become more familiar with how processes are managed to ensure food safety.
The Gut Microbiome and Food Allergies
The role of the gut microbiome and solving food allergies — there’s an important window of opportunity
Treating EOE with Dupixent injections
We find success controlling our son’s EOE inflammation
National Eosinophil Awareness Week – Learn More
Understanding symptoms is the key to diagnosing eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE)
The Importance of Food Allergy Awareness Week
Spreading Awareness with our Food Allergy ‘Elevator Pitch’
Treating EOE with Budesonide Slurry
We try yet another medication to control our son’s EOE
A Guide for Creative Meal Planning when Traveling with Food Allergies
Prepare for less stressful travel with my “Traveling with Food Allergies” planning guide
Treating EOE with Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
In our search to alleviate EOE discomfort, we try another treatment
The latest research on the relationship between EOE and food allergy
If you are considering OIT, please listen to this podcast.
Latest Trends and New Products For the Food Allergy Consumer
The recent natural foods show, Expo West 2022, showcases new allergy-friendly products and brands.
Treating EOE with Swallowed Corticosteroid
Forced to stop OIT, we begin a search for an EOE treatment
The abrupt end of our son’s oral immunotherapy (OIT) treatment
As OIT progressed, an underlying EOE diagnosis was revealed.
Get Familiar with Your Freezer
Maximize your freezer’s potential: individual servings.
What I’m listening to: “Real Talk: Eosinophilic Diseases”
A podcast with the latest EOE research and topics of interest.
The First Cookbook That Made a Difference
Deconstruct simple meals in an easy and straightforward way.
My Disordered Buying
Searching for and buying safe food can be overwhelming.
Tote Along Your Allergy Essentials
A mini backpack works for my son.
The First Years Living with EOE
Our son’s EOE doesn’t resolve after OIT.
FACES Conference
Connect with experts and a community living with similar challenges.