Category Archives: Food Allergy
What is Food Allergy?
Why does food allergy occur? Our immune system, when working well, helps us fight infections (by killing germs such as viruses and bacteria). When our immune system mistakenly recognizes and attacks a food protein, this is when food allergy happens. … Continue reading
Why are more children being diagnosed with food allergies?
It’s very interesting that in the last five to ten years that more children are being diagnosed with food allergies. In particular, foods such as peanuts have — food allergies related to peanuts — have even doubled in the last … Continue reading
Peanut Allergy
There has been promising new work on a oral immunotherapy or desensitization to peanuts. In the initial studies patients started with a very low level of peanut protein, in a very controlled fashion. Initial amounts were equal to about 1/1,000 … Continue reading
Milk Allergy
Contrary to common belief, a milk allergy is not the same as lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest a sugar (lactose) found in milk products. Milk allergy refers an allergic reaction to cow’s milk. If you are … Continue reading
What Is Anaphylaxis?
A Really Serious Allergy For many people with an allergy, the body’s response is usually pretty mild. You may get a runny nose or sneeze. But for some people, an allergic reaction can affect the whole body, becoming much more … Continue reading
