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8 Common Foods That Cause Serious Allergic Reactions
What are the most common food allergies in the Washington DC area? Before we address this question, let’s take a second to address what a food allergy is, and why food allergies are important to deal with the right way. What Are Food Allergies 8 Most Common FoodRead More >
Halloween Fun Despite Food Allergies: A Few Tips For Moms & Dads Of Allergic Children
As Halloween is just around the corner, and families here in the Maryland/D.C. area plan their fun activities, we’d also like to share a few useful bits to help children with food allergies avoid risky behaviors that could lead to anaphylaxis, or allergy/asthma-related exacerbation. In saying that, pleaseRead More >
Dr. Erekosima Speaking At The ARS Summer Sinus Symposium In Washington DC
The American Rhinological Society (ARS) is holding its 6th Annual Summer Sinus Symposium in Washington DC this weekend. The ARS was founded in 1954 by Dr. Maurice H Cottle then at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Initially a professional society focused on the evaluation and treatment of problems of theRead More >
Experienced Medical Assistants Wanted
Allergy practice is recruiting Medical Assistants for its Silver Spring clinic (20904). Are you an accommodating, caring, efficient, and flexible, professional who would thrive in a service-focused, family-friendly environment? Are you a detail-oriented fast learner who works hard to avoid mistakes, but has the courage and honesty toRead More >
Treatment for Spring Allergies in Montgomery County, Maryland
The first time anybody ever suggested I might have allergies was in May 2001. I had just reunited with my late father who lived in northeast Washington D.C. at the time. It didn’t take long before he noticed me clawing at my eyes, sneezing, coughing and generally havingRead More >
Montgomery County Restaurants Food Allergen Training Requirement A Month Away
On November 1, 2016, the Montgomery County council unanimously passed legislation that requires restaurants in Montgomery County to have at least one qualified employee – an employee who has completed a required food allergy safety course – working at all times times that food is being served. EnforcementRead More >
AllerTrain™ gets Allergen Training nod from Montgomery County, MD
AllerTrain receives county approval to provide food allergen and gluten-free training for Montgomery County food service employees. FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Nov. 2, 2016) – On Nov. 1, city council members in Maryland’s Montgomery County unanimously passed legislation requiring restaurants there to have at least one employee working atRead More >
MCPS Back To School Update 2016 – 2017
MCPS (Montgomery County Public Schools) students are gearing up for their return to school, and parents are excited for the new school year to begin on an excellent note for our kids. We have listed a few important dates that parents should note for the Montgomery County PublicRead More >
AAAAI – The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is a professional organization that includes allergists / immunologists, other medical specialists, allied health and related healthcare professionals who are focused on the research and treatment of allergic diseases and immunologic conditions including: Allergies – Peanut and other foodRead More >