First of all, take a food allergy seriously. Even small amounts of the food protein can cause a severe reaction. This means small amounts of food swallowed, inhaling or even coming in contact with skin could cause this. Severe reactions can even happen if they have been mild in the past. Ask your doctor ifContinue Reading >>
About four percent of the population or around 12 million Americans have food allergies. This includes about two million school age children. Food allergies are on the rise. They have almost doubled over the last 10 years. Medical experts aren’t sure if this is because of a true increase in cases or just increase inContinue Reading >>
This is when the body’s immune system incorrectly thinks a food protein is dangerous. Chemicals meant to protect the body are released into the blood stream. This causes an allergic reaction. Usually these reactions are mild and limited to the skin: Hives. Itching. Flushing. Sometimes the reaction can be severe and include: Wheezing. Shortness ofContinue Reading >>