Dr Sanjay "Jay" Patel, D.O.

07/11/2025

The FDA announced a voluntary recall of four sizes of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches due to a serious labeling issue. While the outer cartons are correctly marked, the hidden peanut content creates a risk for allergy sufferers. Consumers are advised to discard the affected products immediatel...

03/28/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! Rocking and always having fun. Hope you enjoy the day

11/29/2024

Alison Pickering's restaurant meal tragedy has set her parents on a mission. They want ingredient transparency save others with allergies.

08/28/2024

Mandi Baker wants people to know how dangerous stinging insect allergies can be. She's urging others to find out about venom immunotherapy.

08/02/2024

Thank goodness she’s okay, but if an Olympic athlete can suffer from an asthma attack so can anyone. Please please please ALWAYS carry your rescue inhaler or talk to your doc if you or your child need one 🙏🏾 Do you think athletes with asthma should be REQUIRED to have their rescue inhaler on hand??

07/27/2024

DYK that even if the label says "non-dairy" or "dairy-free" there still could be milk in the ingredients? Always read the ingredient label completely and don't rely on marketing terms. kidswithfoodallergies.org/milk

05/25/2024

04/16/2024

Thanks to AZfamily.com for having me on.
Although / has not been specifically studied much for allergies, we know that weeds from the same family like are a common allergy culprit and can pollinate in the spring in , as opposed to only pollinating in the Fall season most other parts of the country.

Stinknet, or global chamomile, is an invasive plant that is spreading and causing allergies for people in the Valley.

04/04/2024

Happy April Fools' Day! While most pranks bring laughter, those involving food can pose serious risks. Remember the saying, 'it's all fun and games until someone gets hurt'? This April Fools Day, keep that saying in mind when you think about pranking a friend, family member, or coworker.

04/03/2024

April is National Primary Immunodeficiency Disease Awareness Month. According to the experts in immunology, when part of the immune system is either absent or not functioning properly, it can result in an immune deficiency disease. When the cause of this deficiency is hereditary or genetic, it is called a primary immunodeficiency disease.
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04/02/2024

Hand sanitizer is great for preventing the spread of germs like colds and flu or food-borne illnesses like salmonella.

Hand sanitizer will NOT remove or "kill" food proteins on hands or surfaces. Wash those hands and surfaces with soap and water or use wipes to prevent food allergy reactions.

03/06/2024

The allergic march is the name for the natural progression of allergic diseases - eczema, food allergies, nasal allergies, and asthma. If you are a parent, soon-to-be parent, or caregiver, join us on Thursday, March 7, at 1 p.m. ET for a webinar on the allergic march. Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5035553685549299290?source=social

Learn about:
✔️ How the allergic march starts
✔️ The allergic march’s connection to asthma
✔️ Possible ways to prevent the allergic march