Food Allergy Treatment Center

03/02/2026

For many Muslim patients undergoing food allergen desensitization, Ramadan brings important questions about fasting, safety, and how to continue treatment. We created this guide to help individuals and families understand dosing options during suhoor and iftar, recognize safety precautions, manage reactions, and make nourishing food choices throughout the month. Our hope is that this resource provides clarity, reassurance, and confidence so you can observe Ramadan while protecting your health.

As food allergen desensitization becomes more widely utilized globally, clinicians are increasingly caring for Muslim patients who wish to fast during Ramadan while continuing therapy. We have developed this practical guide to address clinical considerations related to dosing timing, safety precauti...

05/21/2024

What is a proximity challenge in food allergy?

Check out Sakina Bajowala, MD’s video.

11/07/2023

Dr. Bajowala was pleased to join her colleague, Dr. Alice Hoyt, for an engaging discussion about shared decision-making.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=xwFy7h-iQs0&si=qKOjS7nv_wvG1vOL

09/20/2023

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-nasal-spray-epinephrine-neffy-rcna105078

The move came as a surprise: In May, an FDA advisory committee voted to recommend approval of the drug for children and adults.

05/17/2023

https://apnews.com/article/peanut-allergy-treatment-toddlers-skin-patch-295f5ceca8aca1c2aadfe6473f1c97b0

A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts. There is no cure for this common allergy. The only treatment is for children 4 and older who can consume a special powder to train their bodies to tolerate an accidental bite. The patch n...

05/01/2023

A systematic approach to dietary expansion in individuals with food allergy.

Are you avoiding waaay more foods than needed due to fear of reactivity? Let's walk through a systematic approach to dietary expansion.

04/28/2023

A brief explanation of why recommendations on food allergen introduction have changed over the years.

A brief explanation of why food allergen introduction recommendations have changed over the years.

04/10/2023

High School and Undergrad students with an interest in public health research, medicine, or advocacy - consider this program through the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research! Applications are being accepted now!

Thank you for your interest in the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research (CFAAR) Ambassadors Program. When: July 17th- July 21st, 2023 Where: Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center, 303 E Superior St. Chicago, IL 60614. ALL IN-PERSON! Who: Current high school and undergraduate students Under...

03/11/2023

A unique peanut allergy immunotherapy continues to show promise for children.

01/18/2023

Join the Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research (CFAAR), at Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, on Thursday, January 26th to learn from experts on available food allergy and EoE treatments happening around the country and in the Chicagoland area. Hear more on emerging studies and have your questions answered! Feel empowered to make the best decision for your family. Register now for this free event: https://bit.ly/3WZZza8