Food Allergy Testing

If your allergist believes you or your child might not have a food allergy, the next step is to perform an oral food challenge (OFC). OFCs are used when a careful medical history and allergy [...]

Allergy testing is an important step in confirming a diagnosis of food allergy. Two important rules must be kept in mind for interpreting food allergy test results. First, a carefully obtained [...]

Some kids with a food allergy to egg or milk are able to tolerate the foods if they are baked. The reason for this is that heating the food (to at least 350°F for at least 30 minutes) changes the [...]

An accurate diagnosis history of food allergy begins with a detailed history of specific symptoms associated with consuming specific foods. A food allergy evaluation should be performed by a [...]

Food allergy is a serious medical condition affecting up to 15 million people in the United States, including 1 in 13 children; and it’s rising. While the increase appears to be real, so does the [...]

Food allergy testing is used to measure the level of allergic antibody, known as IgE, to a food suspected of causing an allergic reaction. These blood tests are best used to predict the [...]

Can food allergy cause eczema? Although food allergy is more common in children who have eczema, they are separate conditions. Food allergy does not normally cause eczema, but having eczema may [...]