When you’re investigating a food allergy and allergy symptoms, an oral food challenge (OFC) is often the most accurate way to confirm or dismiss a food allergy. An OFC can help diagnose a suspected allergy, rule out an allergy, or determine if an allergy has been outgrown. If this is your first OFC, you may Read More
Some people come to an allergist with a pretty good idea of what’s behind their symptoms, while others have no idea what’s causing them. So whether you think you know the trigger or you just aren’t sure, getting a diagnosis is the key to determining the best food allergy treatment plan. But exactly how does Read More
Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) is a type of food allergy triggered by certain raw fruits, vegetables and nuts. While most people are familiar with traditional food allergies to dairy, peanuts and shellfish, OAS is less widely recognized. However, everything from the symptoms to the severity of the reaction can differ from a traditional food allergy. Read More
For a person with a food allergy, it only takes the smallest mistake to set off a severe or even life-threatening reaction. Even with a professional food allergy treatment plan in place, kitchen errors, whether at restaurants, at school or at home, can put everything at risk. Knowing these common potential mistakes can help keep Read More
Managing a food allergy has long meant avoiding trigger foods and being careful about what you eat. While this strategy is still important, food allergy treatment options are increasingly incorporating advanced methods like oral immunotherapy treatment (OIT). For the right patients, this desensitization approach can help reduce the risk of severe reactions and allow you Read More
After a food allergy reaction, knowing what to do next isn’t always obvious. If you’ve been evaluated by an Atlanta allergist and given a food allergy treatment plan, you likely have an idea of the appropriate steps to follow. But many people never receive formal allergy testing, and may not even know what triggered the Read More
When food allergy symptoms affect your health and well-being, a clear diagnosis is an important foundation for treatment planning. Professional blood allergy testing helps allergists identify how the immune system responds to specific foods. Through careful interpretation of lab results, allergists can confirm or rule out a food allergy. Here’s a closer look at how Read More
An oral food challenge (OFC) is a closely monitored medical test that helps determine whether you or your child react to a food allergen. Often referred to as the gold standard of food allergy testing, it allows Atlanta allergists to observe real-world reactions after the food is eaten in a professional setting. In practice, oral Read More
Patients of all ages can experience allergic reactions after eating almonds, cashews, pecans, pistachios and other nuts. While tree nut allergy treatment is often associated with allergies diagnosed in childhood, some people in Atlanta don’t notice symptoms until they’re older. So, why do some tree nut allergies go undetected until adulthood? Here are the facts Read More
