Safely Introducing Common Food Allergens to Your Baby
“Today, parents have more choices for how to help their babies fight allergens. Mireku says, “Avoidance is a legitimate treatment option, but I’d like to…”
FDA approves Xolair to treat accidental exposure to food allergens
“Xolair is a way to offer some level of protection for severe food allergy reactions that occur through accidental ingestions,” says Nana Mireku, MD...”
Signs of food allergies in babies: What it’s really like when your infant is diagnosed
“Parents recall how they initially recognized their child’s food allergy signs and symptoms and how their baby’s diagnosis has impacted their parenting journey….”
Is There A Best At-Home Food Sensitivity Test?
“At-home food sensitivity tests are big business in the U.S., with a market worth $159.3 million and climbing. Yet, while food sensitivity/intolerance affects around 15% to 20% of the population, there’s no evidence these tests provide reliable results….”
When Food Allergies Can Kill
“Any food allergy can be life-threatening,” says Dr. Nana Mireku, a board-certified pediatric allergist at TexasAllergyMD in McKinney. “With all the wrong factors in place, they can be life-threatening at any time…”
Expert Food Allergist Shares Insights on Food Allergies and Prevention
“Today is the last day of Food Allergy Awareness Month, so I’m bringing a Board Certified Pediatric and Adult Allergist to #EatingAtAMeeting so we can all learn more about food allergies, preventative strategies, and possible treatment.
Join Tracy and Dr. Mireku, a three-time DFW Child Magazine Mom-Approved Doctor awardee, for a conversation on ways we can gain and provide food allergy freedom for ourselves and those we feed….”
13 Tips for Managing Food Allergies and Halloween
“Food allergies are one of the most common hindrances for a safe and fun Halloween. Unfortunately, not all treats come with adequate nutrition labels either (i.e., homemade goodies). Sadly, many parents do not discover their child has a food allergy until after the holiday is over, and they’ve spent a few hours at the emergency room. Luckily, there are a few things you can do this holiday season to ensure your children are safe…”
Attaining Food Allergy Freedom with Dr. Nana Mireku
“Pediatric Allergist and Immunologist Dr. Nana Mireku has a passion. That passion is evident in everything she says and everything she does, and it certainly shines through every word of this conversation. Her mission is about reaching her patients’ goals through her food allergy knowledge…”
Doc, My child has many food allergies. Help me help her. Talks with a pediatric allergist!
“On this live, we will be discussing how to help our kids that have severe food allergies. We will be having a discussion with pediatric allergist Dr. Nana Mireku here in our very own neck of the woods. Yes, she is in Dallas, Texas area. Nana Mireku MD FACAAI, FAAAAI is a Pediatric Allergist caring for chronic allergic conditions such as food allergies, asthma, eczema, and seasonal allergies…”
How To Prevent Allergies In Our Children with Dr. Mireku
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Office-based oral immunotherapy for food allergy is safe and effective
“Although controlled trials may answer some of the questions regarding OIT, subcutaneous immunotherapy for aeroallergen sensitivity and coronary artery bypass grafting became part of routine clinical practice and afforded many patients significant clinical benefits before the completion of randomized, controlled trials…”
Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) of Food Allergy (FA) Successfully Desensitizes Most Patients
“FA disrupts social development, family life and creates the risk of life-threatening anaphylaxis. The avoidance management strategy (AMS) often fails to prevent anaphylaxis and contributes to social dysfunction. OIT of FA addresses these problems…”