Managing Food Allergies

More helpful resources, in addition to our Food Allergy 101 page.

FIND AN ALLERGIST

Food Allergy Alliance of the Mid-South's Allergist Directory

FIND A THERAPIST

​Food Allergy Counselor Directory

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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE)
• Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
• ​​​Kids with Food Allergies (KFA)
• Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) ​​​​

REGIONAL RESOURCES

• Food Allergy Alliance of the Mid-South (Memphis and surrounding areas)
• Food Allergy Alliance of the Mid-South Facebook Group (Closed group for FAAM members)
• ​Memphis Area Food Allergy Moms Facebook Group​

You will find a variety of information linked below that may be helpful to you and acquaint you with these very informative sites. These national organizations provide a wealth of information; this is only the tip of the iceberg!

• ​What's the Big Deal about Food Allergies? 
• Anaphylaxis
• ​Oral Food Challenges​
• ​​​School Planning Tips
• ​Non-Food Rewards for Children

• Civil Rights Advocacy-ADA, 504s, IEPs, etc.
• Behavioral Health
• Best Practices for Bus Drivers & Transportation Staff​
• ​Best Practices for Field Trips
• ​Preventing Cross Contact​
• ​Caregiver's Guide ​

• How to Read Food Labels
• ​Dining Out Guide
• ​Chef Cards
• ​​Food Allergies and Traveling
• Guide for Parents: Managing Food Allergies in School Settings​​
• ​Creating a Food Allergy Safety Zone at Home

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WEBINARS & PODCASTS

• American Academy of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology (AAAAI), video topics include: traveling, flu shot, bullying, alcoholic beverages, school​
• Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), webinar topics include: disability & civil rights, traveling, teens, emotional impact
• Kids with Food Allergies (KFA), video topics include: anaphylaxis, anxiety, oral food challenges, school, nutrition
• Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT), podcast topics include: all aspects of living with food allergies across the lifespan
• Food Allergy Counselor Directory & Website, podcast topics include: managing anxiety related to allergies, tips for teens, allergic reactions

ORAL IMMUNOTHERAPY

FAAM often receives questions about treatments for food allergies. While there is no cure for the food allergy diagnosis, the goal of oral immunotherapy is to hopefully decrease sensitivity to allergens. The following resources are helpful in explaining how OIT works. Check our allergist directory to find out which allergists offer OIT to their patients in Memphis and surrounding areas.

• ​Palforzia, FDA approved OIT for peanut allergy
• The OIT Network, website run by advocates, includes directory of allergists who perform OIT in private practice

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FAAM is proud to be recognized as an educational support group by these national organizations:

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