Alpha-gal Syndrome
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Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy
Alpha-gal allergy has commonly been referred to as “the red meat” allergy, but doctors at the Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program (ASAP) helped uncover that not only red meat, but some medications, can contain alpha-gal. Read MoreApr 12, 2018
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Allergists say alpha-gal red meat allergy better understood, as numbers continue to increase
Doctors at the Vanderbilt’s Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program (ASAP) have continued to see an increase in the number of patients being treated for alpha-gal syndrome, commonly known as the red meat allergy, and with that increase has come more knowledge about management and treatment of the restrictive allergy. Read MoreDec 21, 2016
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Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus, Allergy Program sees uptick in alpha-gal syndrome
Vanderbilt’s Asthma, Sinus, and Allergy Program has seen an increase in the number of patients being treated for alpha-gal syndrome, commonly known as the red meat allergy linked to tick bites. Read MoreMar 31, 2016