Few parents feel ready when their child has a reaction to food for the first time. When milk, eggs, peanuts or tree nuts trigger symptoms, avoiding them becomes the priority, closely followed by the search for a food allergy treatment. An allergist can support families at this time, turning a stressful situation into a manageable Read More
Most adults just don’t expect to become allergic to a well-known food they’ve safely eaten for years. But unfortunately, some people find themselves caught off guard by new food-related reactions in their 30s, 40s or later. A change like this can cause a lot of confusion and worry, and it often sends people in search Read More
A food allergy treatment plan that worked in the past may not be the right fit today. Oftentimes a patient will receive a diagnosis, then continue following the original plan even as circumstances evolve. But when your health, symptoms or lifestyle changes, your plan should change along with them. So when is the best time Read More
Do certain foods leave you bloated, tired or nauseous, and you’re not sure why? Your first thought might be that you need food allergy treatment, but often, the answer isn’t quite that simple. For instance, what feels like a food allergy could actually be a food sensitivity—and in fact, these two things are not the Read More
For people with food allergies, oral immunotherapy (OIT) offers a chance to live without the fear of accidental exposure. OIT is a treatment for food allergies that works by gradually desensitizing patients to a specific food. However, determining whether OIT is the right option depends on several factors, including the type and severity of your Read More
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
