I'd like to read some intelligent, well-sourced and scientifically informed books and articles on allergies (including food allergies) and whether the incidence of allergies and food allergies is on the rise. I'm an educated layperson. Can you recommend anything?
To provide a bit more context, I feel like I've heard and read a lot about allergies in recent years from news sources and friends and acquaintances, but much of the information seems suspect. To give an example, I've had people pass on information about allergies they got from chiropractors or new-agey sources. I think allergies are a real thing, but it seems like there may be lots of mis-information out there about them. I'd like read about this issue and become more well-informed, but I don't know where to start.
posted by Area Man
on Apr 16, 2013 -
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For the second time in less than a month I've had to go home sick from work because I was barfing uncontrollably--and then felt fine enough by evening to go for a run and eat a normal dinner. Is it something I ate? Food poisoning or allergy? The flu? WTH!? (Gross descriptions lurk within.)
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posted by silly me
on Apr 7, 2013 -
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Help me understand what my doctor is telling me about my bizarre new party trick, where my lips swell up to Kardashian proportions. Also, help me be a good patient and actually follow through on the prescribed course(s) of action.
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posted by jph
on Nov 26, 2012 -
50 answers
Could there be a connection between a food (yeast) allergy and birth control pills?
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posted by Ms. Toad
on Oct 9, 2012 -
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What's wrong with my tummy? Third day of achiness and intestines not doing their job. I'm concerned I have a food allergy but I would like some input to see if I'm a hypochondriac...
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posted by DoubleLune
on Jun 10, 2012 -
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I'd love to visit Japan for a week or two with my wife, but I have some food allergies that will make it difficult. Will it be possible to survive and even find some nice meals with my soy and (pea)nut allergies?
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posted by Earl the Polliwog
on Mar 24, 2012 -
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I am seriously allergic to shellfish (crustaceans). I need to be able to communicate this in several languages.
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posted by kamikazegopher
on Mar 16, 2012 -
11 answers
poop + cats = problems. How do I keep my sanity, save my nose, and help my kitties?
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posted by itsacover
on Feb 27, 2012 -
9 answers
Could I have a food allergy, an intolerance, both or neither? Special snowflake diet/symptoms info inside.
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posted by greenfelttip
on Nov 17, 2010 -
23 answers
I'm developing food intolerances/allergies to a variety of foods. Is there a way to stop it? Should I see an allergist?
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posted by joeyjoejoejr
on Aug 22, 2010 -
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I'm searching for some good vegan cookbooks that focus on Asian cuisine. Japanese, Korean, Indian, Thai, etc. A vegan Indian cookbook would be especially nice.
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posted by luneray
on Nov 9, 2005 -
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