Diagnosing a true food allergy is a complex process, which is why it’s important to seek the help of a board-certified allergist.
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Evaluation Process Before Beginning Treatment
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Explore your and your child’s motivations for undergoing treatment.
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Cross-Contact CAN happen! Proper cleaning of hands, cookware, utensils, and also surfaces is vital for preventing exposure to allergens.
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While more than 170 foods can cause allergic reactions in people with food allergies, the law identifies the nine most common allergenic foods.
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What is Anaphylaxis (an–a–fi–LAK–sis)?
Anaphylaxis Definition:
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that comes on quickly and has the potential to become life-threatening.
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Immune System Response:
• A food allergy is an immune system response to a food the body mistakenly believes is harmful.
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Did you know that sesame is one of the few allergens that requires testing both with skin and blood tests to detect all relevant allergens?
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A shellfish allergy is different from a fish allergy. Those who are allergic to shellfish do not necessarily have to avoid fish, and vice versa.
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Allergy to finned fish occurs in roughly 1% of the population, and is more common in adults as compared to children.
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Wheat allergens are highly cross-reactive with other grains and grass pollen.
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Cow's milk allergy, along with egg, is one of the most common allergies in children. It is an IgE antibody-mediated reaction to proteins in cow’s milk.
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Only about 20% of children with a peanut allergy may outgrow their allergy; therefore, most peanut allergy tends to be life-long.
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It's Latex Allergy Awareness Week: October 5-11!
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#FAACT's September e-Newsletter Is Out!
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Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast on the Certified Free From Allergen Certification Program
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Travel Checklists: Why They Work
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Introducing the First-Ever World Eosinophilic Esophagitis Day – May 22, 2025!
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Today starts #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek! Be sure to #ShareTheFAACTs, and together we can increase #foodallergy #awareness!
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May is #FoodAllergyAwarenessMonth, but it's also #Awareness Month for many conditions we manage within our families and communities.
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#KnowTheFAACTs about Food Allergies as Food Allergy Awareness Month is approaching!
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Tune in to #FAACTsRoundtable #Podcast on International #OralImmunotherapy Guidelines
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FAACT supports National Healthy Schools Day!
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#CivilRights #Advocacy Update from #FAACT on Section 504!
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#FAACT's January e-Newsletter: #HappyNewYear
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TEAL Tactics on how to keep the conversation crucial and casual:
Teal Tactic #1
Discuss your food allergies and the seriousness during an orientation period.
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