Why We Give
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The Savetts are not a patient family at CHOP, yet they wanted to do something when their daughter, Rachel, died suddenly 23 years ago from anaphylactic shock.
Allergy Program News and Updates
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CHOP Researchers Validate Pediatric “Allergic March” in Large National Study
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In the largest study of its kind, CHOP researchers have validated a population-level pattern of pediatric allergy development known as the “allergic march.”
New Study Shows Peanut Patch Effective in Young Toddlers
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A new study involving CHOP researchers found that daily use of a “peanut patch” for one year was effective in desensitizing a majority of peanut-allergic toddlers.
Is It a Cold or an Allergy? Should You Call Your Primary Care Provider?
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Here are some questions you can ask yourself to help you figure out what might be causing your child's symptoms.
Preparing for Pollen Season
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Take action before, during and after allergy season to effectively manage your child’s uncomfortable allergy symptoms.
Seasonal Allergies: Keeping Symptoms in Check
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Signs your child may have seasonal allergies, tips to minimize exposure to allergy triggers, and how to keep your child comfortable during allergy season.
Clinical Trial Finds Antibody Treatment Improves EoE Symptoms and Pathology in Young Adults and Adolescents
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A study involving CHOP researchers found that a weekly dose of dupilumab, a monoclonal antibody, led to a reduction of symptoms and tissue improvement in young adults and adolescents with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).
Making Halloween Safe and Fun for Kids with Allergies
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Halloween offers scares and delights for children, but for parents of kids with food allergies, the holiday also brings an extra level of concern.
CHOP’s Food Allergy Bravery Clinic Helps Kids with Food Allergies Overcome Anxiety
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A new study in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology shows that a first-of-its-kind program at CHOP can help children with food allergy-related anxiety reduce their fears and improve their quality of life.
Food Allergies and Oral Immunotherapy: Madelyn’s Story
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Eggs are back on the menu for 3-year-old Madelyn – thanks to oral immunotherapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.