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The only proven treatment for a food allergy is to avoid the food. If you suspect you or your child has a food allergy, consult an allergy specialist. If you have symptoms on only one area of the body (for example, a hive on the chin after eating the specific food), you may not ...[read article]

Tests for Food Allergy

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Allergy tests are any of several tests used to determine the substances to which a person is allergic.Patch tests- allergy; Scratch tests- allergy; Skin tests- alle...  More
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Intradermal Tests
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Allergy tests are any of several tests used to determine the substances to which a person is allergic.Patch tests- allergy; Scratch tests- allergy; Skin tests- alle...  More
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Allergen specific IgE antibody measurement-qualitative
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Allergy tests are any of several tests used to determine the substances to which a person is allergic.Patch tests- allergy; Scratch tests- allergy; Skin tests- alle...  More
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Allergy tests may be of two general types. In vivo tests that measure the immune response to an agent called an allergen that induces an allergic(atopic) reaction, ...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Food Allergy

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EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) helps open up air passages and makes breathing easier for people with mild asthma. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your...  More
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (dye fen HYE dra meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction. It is also used to treat Parkinson's dise...  More
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HYDROXYZINE (hye DROX i zeen) is an antihistamine. This medicine is used to treat allergy symptoms. It is also used to treat anxiety and tension. This medicine can ...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Food Allergy

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EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) helps open up air passages and makes breathing easier for people with mild asthma. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your...  More
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (dye fen HYE dra meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction. It is also used to treat Parkinson's dise...  More
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Self Care for Food Allergy

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Avoid Food Allergens
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Herbs and Supplements for Food Allergy What's this?

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The thymus is a lobular gland located under the breastbone near the thyroid gland. It reaches its maximum size during early childhood and plays a large role in immu...  More
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Perilla is a traditional crop of China, India, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and other Asian countries. In North America, it is occasionally called by its Japanese name, ...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.