Interview with a paediatric allergist: Dr. Morel
What are the first signs that a child might have a food allergy and when and where should parents seek testing? Early signs of food allergies in infants According to Dr. Morel, paediatric allergist at the CHL Kannerklinik in Luxembourg, one of the earliest signs that may indicate a food allergy in infants is moderate […]
Allergen Introduction in Everyday Life: a Parent’s Story
In this interview, Lynn, mum of 3.5-year-old Julia and a member of the Luxembourg Allergy Network (LAN), shares her family’s journey with early allergen introduction and immunotherapy. Can you briefly tell us your daughter’s allergy story? Julia was fully breastfed for the first six months of her life and started solids at around 6.5 months. […]
The Unseen Epidemic – Radio Latina
Navigating the Life-and-Death Reality of Severe Allergies in Luxembourg English translation of radio interview with Pedro Barata from LAN on Radio Latina on 24.10.2025 presented by João Santos Gomes Podcast in Portuguese: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/ana-cristina-gonalves7/episodes/Luxembourg-Allergy-Network-T3-E6-e3a5g13 As spring blossoms into summer, the great outdoors beckons, but for many, this seasonal shift is marked by more than just the pleasant […]
Luxembourg Allergy Network asbl Celebrates 10 Years of Advocacy and Community Support
Luxembourg Allergy Network asbl (LAN) proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, marking a decade of unwavering commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by severe food allergies in Luxembourg. This milestone event brought together members, healthcare professionals, and partners to reflect on ten years of impactful advocacy, education, and community-building […]
Luxembourg Allergy Network joins the European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations (EFA)
We’re thrilled to announce that Luxembourg Allergy Network (LAN) is now a proud member of the European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations (EFA)! This exciting milestone strengthens our commitment to supporting individuals affected by food allergies. Nicky, founder and treasurer of LAN, and Tamara, president of LAN, had the privilege of representing […]
Conference – Precautionary Allergen Labelling: the new policy in the Netherlands
On 14th November 2024 LAN (Luxembourg Allergy Network) and ALIG (Association Luxembourgeoise des Intolérants au Gluten) jointly organised a conference on PAL (Precautionary Allergen Labelling) that took place at the CHL. Key speaker Angèle van den Heuvel, from the Dutch Allergen Consultancy in the Netherlands, presented a new policy concerning PAL which they are actively involved with and […]
Team LAN at ING Team Marathon
LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIES YOUR RACE, THEIR LIVES Go to fundraiser Luxembourg Allergy Network asbl (LAN) is running the ING team marathon this Saturday to raise awareness about life-threatening allergies and to raise money for LAN. Contributions will help LAN to continue working on its important activities to strive for a better, safer and more inclusive environment for those […]
Living life to its fullest with oral immunotherapy
I’m Tamara, mum of twin boys, Oliver and Aiden (9 years), who both have allergies to nuts. We have been on the immunotherapy road for 3 years now and would like to share our story with you. Introduction Oliver was diagnosed with food allergies when he was about 3 months old. Very bad exczema over […]
Filipa’s story
Hello. My name is Filipa and I am a proud mum of three beautiful little girls. Carmo is the eldest and is now 8 years old. Carmo has a life threatening allergy to cashew nuts and pistachio. We discovered Carmo’s allergy when she was two years old. Carmo was a happy baby although she was often […]
Living with food allergies as a young adult
Margot, 20, has suffered from life-threatening allergies to peanuts and lupins since she was two years old. She is now studying International Media and Entertainment Business at the University in Mechelen in Belgium. We met up with Margot to find out more what life was like as a teenager with food allergies. Transitioning from primary […]
