Not every food allergy is immediately obvious, and will require closer attention and analysis. The oral challenge food allergy test is one approach used to accurately diagnose a food allergy trigger. This type of test can be used alongside skin and blood tests to get to the root of the problem. How Does an Oral Read More
Food allergies are a persistent problem for countless Atlanta residents. Avoidance is an important treatment approach to take, but many sufferers are now turning to oral immunotherapy treatment. Under the guidance of an experienced allergist, this approach can help people be able to consume foods without fear of a reaction. Even if a food allergy Read More
The Importance of a Food Allergy Diagnosis A 2019 survey published by the medical journal JAMA Network Open found that approximately 10.8% of US adults had a food allergy. Plus, almost 19% of those surveyed believed they were suffering from food allergies. However, only around 1 in 20 participants in the study had been diagnosed Read More
Food allergies are tough to live with. Oral immunotherapy treatment can lessen the problem. Without treatment, there is a constant requirement to monitor your food choices, paying close attention to the ingredients in a meal. Plus, most food allergies start in childhood, adding stress to the whole family. Those who choose oral immunotherapy treatment can Read More
Are You Suffering From a Peanut Allergy? Peanut allergies affect many adults and children throughout the country. Symptoms can be mild or severe. The allergic person may experience symptoms immediately, or they can take minutes or sometimes hours to appear. The potential danger of a peanut allergy means it is crucial to seek help from Read More
What Is Oral Immunotherapy? Oral immunotherapy involves exposing a patient to small doses of an allergen, gradually desensitizing them to the food over time. A patient would start their oral immunotherapy treatment at one of our clinics in Atlanta or the surrounding areas. Over the course of approximately seven hours, small doses of the offending Read More
A tree nut allergy is one of the eight most common food allergies within the United States. From the almond, walnut, pecan, cashew, pistachio, and hazelnut to the lesser-known pine nuts, tree nuts come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Along with peanuts and shellfish, tree nuts are some of the more common food Read More
If your child gets a runny nose, cough, skin rash, stomach pains or wheezing after eating peanuts, it’s likely they have a peanut allergy. But thanks to advances in peanut allergy treatments, the risk of a severe allergic reaction can be dramatically reduced. However, many parents today believe that peanut avoidance is the only safe Read More
Food allergies are a frequent cause of discomfort and poor health in both adults and children. Each year, many people in the Atlanta area will seek food allergy testing after experiencing a mild, moderate or severe allergic reaction. But while this issue is common, many people are unaware of the variety of possible allergic triggers. Read More
