This edition of Teen Corner spotlights six fearless teens who are transforming their food allergy experiences into powerful ...

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Research, including the landmark LEAP (Learning Early About Peanut Allergy) study, has demonstrated that this strategy can ...

Sometimes, even after performing skin prick and blood tests, an allergist is unable to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. In this case, he or she may recommend an oral food challenge (OFC). This is a ...

Works Cited 1 NIAID-Sponsored Expert Panel. Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of food allergy in the United States: Report of the NIAID-sponsored expert panel. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010; ...

Caring for kids with food allergies requires special attention - learn how to travel with kids with food allergies, how to talk to your kid's school, and dive into more resources.

In 2017, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, published new guidelines for introducing peanut foods to infants. These ...

Get tips for traveling, dining and seeking medical help abroad. International travel lets us see new places and experience new cultures. But all these new experiences mean new potential risks for ...

What is a food allergy? A food allergy is when your body’s immune system reacts to a food protein because it has mistaken that food protein as a threat. Symptoms can range from mild to ...

To help diagnose a food allergy, your doctor may ask you to temporarily eliminate specific foods from your diet. This method, combined with skin or blood tests, can be helpful in diagnosing both ...

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For people with food allergies, access to safe food is crucial in preventing life-threatening allergic reactions. When using food assistance programs, it can be challenging to find safe, nutritious ...