Adverse reactions to foods have become mainstream and almost “normal” in our society. People talk about their “food allergies” as openly as they discuss the weather and current events. In fact, with so many celebrities talking about their food allergies and intolerances, it’s in vogue and fashionable to have some type of adverse reaction to food.
But what about the science behind these reactions? What is a food allergy and what is not?
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click here | | | | | | Food Allergy versus Food Intolerance | Adverse reactions to foods have become mainstream and almost “normal” in our society. People talk about their “food allergies” as openly as they discuss the weather and current events. In fact, with so many celebrities talking about their food allergies and intolerances, it’s in vogue and fashionable to have some type of adverse reaction to food.
But what about the science behind these reactions? What is a food allergy and what is not? |  | Daniel More, MD
Allergies Expert | | | | I Think I Have a Food Allergy. Now What? | Your doctor has just told you that you have food allergies. Now what? Unless you had a long discussion with him or her as to what this means, you're probably feeling a bit overwhelmed right now. You might be thinking, "What symptoms should I look for? How was this diagnosed? What are the treatments available? Will my food allergy ever go away?"
These questions, and others, are common when a person is first diagnosed with food allergies.
| | | | | The Nuts and Bolts of Food Allergy | Approximately 8% of children and 2% of adults suffer from true food allergies. When the culprit food is eaten, most allergic reactions will occur within minutes. Skin symptoms (itching, urticaria, angioedema) are the most common, and occur during most food reactions. Other symptoms can include nasal (sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose and eyes), gastrointestinal (nausea, vomiting, cramping, diarrhea), lung (shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, chest tightness), and vascular (low blood pressure, light-headedness, rapid heart beat) symptoms. When severe, this reaction is called anaphylaxis, and can be life threatening.
| | | | | All About Food Intolerance | | Symptoms of food intolerance can be wide-ranging, and most often include gastrointestinal symptoms, but may include headaches, mood or behavioral changes, and certain skin symptoms. While there may be a direct relationship between consuming the food and symptoms that occur, there is no allergic antibody present against the food. Unlike food allergies, the way to diagnose a food intolerance is... | | | | | | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Allergies newsletter.
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