Food allergy

people have food allergies. An allergy is an abnormal immune reaction. Some reactions may cause hives, others, may be more serious, such as, antiepileptic shock. One of the most common allergies is from food. The majority of food allergies is activated by certain proteins in, shellfish, such as; shrimp, lobster, and crab. Tree nuts such as; peanuts, walnuts, pecans. Other foods that may cause an allergic reaction are; fish, eggs, and wheat. Food additives are the chemicals that keep food fresh,…

it comes to food allergies. If you're wondering whether or not to talk to your child's pediatrician about food allergy testing, here are the answers to some questions you may have: If a parent is allergic to milk, will their child also be allergic to milk? Having a food allergy makes it more likely that your child will also have a food allergy. However, it doesn't mean that he or she will have the same food allergy. Where you are allergic to milk, he or she might instead have an allergy to eggs…

Food allergies and intolerances are more common than you think. Food intolerances relate to the inability to digest certain foods. A food allergy is when your body has an adverse immune response to a specific food. Food intolerances usually come on gradually where as food allergies are usually more sudden. Some people with a food intolerance may be able to eat small amounts of the food whereas with a food allergy an allergic reaction can be triggered by even a small amount of the food. A food…

Allergies is one of the most common conditions seen in the veterinary world and can be caused by many different allergens, including food, environment, and medications. Food allergies make up 10% of all allergies in dogs and have a significant effect on cats and dogs all over the country and can cause a large array of problems (Eckstein, 2017). Often owners are not even aware that their animal has allergies due to the fact that the symptoms are typically very different from those of human…

Severe allergies are a challenging problem that can have a broad range of symptoms, reactions, and treatments. Not many people realize the severity of allergies. Allergies are an immune system reaction to allergens, such as food, insect stings, or pollen (Mayo). The normally harmless substances become allergens as the body’s immune system rejects it (Wright). This unwelcoming wave of symptoms is known as an allergic reaction. It is known that every three minutes, someone is sent to the emergency…

Intro The peanut is a popular food item in America and has become an integral part of American culture itself. The all-American song, Take me Out to the Ball Game, even features the famed food item in it’s lyrics. In the past, the peanut was a beloved American snack. However, the peanut has quickly become a food that induces fear and anxiety among Americans today because of the increased prevalence of peanut allergies. The rate of peanut allergies has tripled over the past two decades, and an…

Peanut allergies are one of the most common food allergies and can induce acute symptoms from skin reactions such as urticarial and atopic eczema to life-threatening anaphylactic reactions.1 This particular allergy adversely affects a patient’s quality of life due to dietary restrictions as well as the need for ready emergency medications in case of an anaphylactic reaction.2 Peanut allergies are a global health issue that affects about 1-3% of western children with a sudden increase in the…

There was a LEAP (Learning Early about Peanut Allergy) trial conducted to determine the early introduction of the dietary peanut could serve as an effective primary and secondary strategy for the prevention of peanut allergies. The LEAP study showed that early oral introduction of peanuts could prevent allergy in high-risk, sensitized infants and in non-sensitized infants. Remember, Makayla was two years old when she ate her first peanut. Her allergy could have very well been prevented. This…

Child Allergies During the first few crucial years of life, many new things change for a child. A child begins to understand new things, there is an increase in their vocabulary, and they develop the ability to communicate with others. A child’s eating habits will also begin to change. Children can become pickier eaters; they must have a certain food or have that food prepared in a particular manner. As a parent you must be equipped with all of the tools that it may require to care for your…

Skin prick test: SPT is the most common allergy test performed in an allergy clinic by specially trained staff. SPT is a simple, safe and quick test, providing results within 15-20 minutes. pricking the skin with a needle or pin containing a small amount of the allergen.It is the primary mode of skin testing for immediate IgEmediated allergy. It is widely practiced, carries very low (but not negligible) risk of serious side effects to patients and provides high quality information when…