Allergy - Page 15

January 2, 2019

New York boy dies after smell of cooking fish caused possible allergic reaction: report

An 11-year-old boy in Brooklyn, New York, has reportedly died after the smell of cooking fish apparently caused him to have a fatal allergic reaction, according to a report.

December 31, 2018

Woman develops donor's peanut allergy after lung transplant

Sometimes, you just really want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

December 5, 2018

Man's eyes, neck swell in bizarre reaction to hair dye

A man feared he was going blind after his head doubled in size when he had a bizarre extreme reaction to hair dye.

November 29, 2018

Woman’s allergic reaction to hair dye causes head to swell to massive size: 'I almost died'

A French woman said she had a “light bulb head” after suffering a near-fatal allergic reaction to a chemical that is often found in darker-colored hair dyes.

November 19, 2018

Potential life-saving peanut allergy drug on horizon, scientists say

Scientists are inching closer toward a drug that may protect peanut allergy sufferers from potentially life-threatening complications that can occur due to accidental consumption.

November 8, 2018

American Airlines to offer early boarding for passengers with nut allergies

In just a few weeks, American Airlines passengers with nut allergies will be invited to board their flights early to wipe down their seating areas to avoid possible exposure to allergens.

October 26, 2018

Woman's allergic reaction to penicillin leaves her with horrific burns

A 29-year-old woman in France said she has learned to accept her body and embrace her new looks.

October 8, 2018

Pret a Manger says 2nd customer died from allergic reaction

 A second customer of restaurant chain Pret a Manger died after eating a sandwich containing an allergen that was not noted on the label, the company has confirmed.

October 7, 2018

North Carolina man dies after allergic reaction from fire ant bite, family says

A North Carolina man died after he was bitten by a fire ant that led to an allergic reaction, his family said.

October 3, 2018

Pret-A-Manger slams UK food labeling laws after teen's allergy death

Pret-A-Manger bosses have branded UK food labeling laws "inadequate" in the wake of a teenager's death from an allergic reaction after eating one of their sandwiches.