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Food AllergiesFood allergies are a commonly misunderstood area of allergic diseases. Daniel More, MD, a board-certified allergist, dicusses signs and symptoms of food allergies, how a diagnosis is made, and how treatment can be accomplished. The potential for a child to outgrow certain food allergies, and how to determine when this may happen, is a common question posed by parents, and answered here. Non-allergic food intolerances, such as lactose intolerance and reactions to preservatives, food colorings and sulfites is discussed. Rare forms of food allergy, such as eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, food protein induced enterocolitis syndromes (FPIES), and gluten sensitive enteropathy are also described.
The Basics of Food Allergies
Reactions to foods are very common, occurring in 1 in 4 people sometimes during their lifetimes. Many of these reactions are not allergic, even though there is a definite cause and effect relationship between eating the food and symptoms occurring. The timing and types of symptoms occurring after consuming the food in question is important in determining whether the reaction is allergic or due to a non-allergic process. Top Food Allergies in Children
A list of the most commonly seen food allergies in children, and an explanation of each type of food allergy is presented. Will My Child Outgrow a Food Allergy?
Find out the ways to determine if your child has outgrown his or her food allergy. Prevention of Food Allergy in Infants: Delayed Introduction
Allergic disease is more common than ever, and it is not surprising that more parents are asking how they might be able to decrease the chance that their children will have allergies. The avoidance of commonly allergenic foods in infancy and early childhood may help prevent or delay the development of food allergies. Why Does My Nose Run After Eating Spicy Foods?
Have you ever had a runny nose after eating spicy foods? You may have experienced gustatory rhinitis. Learn about this common form of non-allergic rhinitis, and how it can be treated. I Have Food Allergies. How Many Epi-PensŪ Do I Need?
How many Epi-Pens should you have on hand? The answer may surprise you. Find out if you've got enough of these potentially life-savings medical devices. Oral Allergy Syndrome
Ever had itching, tingling or swelling of the mouth after eating fresh fruits or vegetables? You may have experienced oral allergy syndrome. Find out more about this interesting form of food allergy and how it relates to pollen allergy. Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome
The food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, or FPIES, can mimic food allergies in young children. However, this syndrome is characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and sometimes lethargy and low blood pressure as a result of eating certain foods. Many children with FPIES are evalauted for severe infections in the emergency room, and go undiagnosed for long periods of time. Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a form of food allergy that causes severe heartburn symptoms, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and food impaction. This disease can affect people of all ages, from young children to older adults. Learn more about how this syndrome is diagnosed, what foods are the common triggers, and how the symptoms are treated. What is the Latex-Food Syndrome?
Are you allergic to latex? If so, there is a good chance that you may also be allergic to at least one of a large group of fruits and vegetables that share similar proteins with latex. Find out about the latex-food syndrome and what should be done to diagnose this problem. Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Allergies
Ever wonder if irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is caused by allergies? A recent study shows an association between hay fever, eczema, and food allergies and IBS. Learn more about the link between IBS and allergic disease, and what can be done to treat allergic IBS. Food Allergies and Autism
Find out the truth behind food allergies causing or worsening autism. Should your child follow a gluten-free and/or casein-free diet? Allergy to Food Odors and Smells
Is it Possible to Be Allergic to Odors or Vapors Emitted from Foods? Learn about food allergies occurring from smelling or inhaling odors from cooking foods. Ok, So if it's Not a Food Allergy, What Else Could it Be?
There are many causes of adverse reactions to foods, some of which can mimic allergies. This article describes various conditions that closely resemble food allergies, but are actually due to other causes. Food preservatives, coloring and MSG reactions are described. |
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