Stop Worrying About Food Allergies and Get Concrete Answers

Are you worried that you may have a food allergy? Do you worry that your child may have an allergy that won’t be discovered until something terrible happens? At Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group, we can help with a wide range of allergy testing services, including food allergies. Read on to learn more about your options and then contact us at 805-658-9500 to set up your appointment.

Work with a carrying doctor who can give you a professional diagnosis

Just about everyone will have a bad reaction to some type of food at some point in their lives. In some cases, it’s a food allergy, but it may not be. It’s essential to know what the issue is so you know what to avoid and what to do if you come into contact with something you’re allergic to. By working with Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group, you can get answers about what you’re allergic to.

The most common foods that cause allergies

Would you be surprised to learn that there are eight foods that cause more than 90% of all food allergies in the world? They are:

1. Fish
2. Milk
3. Shellfish
4. Eggs
5. Peanuts
6. Tree nuts
7. Soy
8. Wheat

While these foods cause almost all food allergies, it’s also important to know that food allergies are actually fairly rare. In fact, they affect fewer than five percent of people. That said, a food allergy can be extremely serious, which is why you want to work with Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group to get the facts about your potential allergies.

Are you dealing with a true allergy or simply an intolerance?

In many cases, a person has a food intolerance but believes they have a food allergy. It’s not surprising – both are caused by the immune system being overactive and both can cause symptoms that are fairly similar. That said, there are a few symptoms that typically indicate it’s an allergy rather than an intolerance. The most common examples are having trouble breathing or swallowing, and the swelling of the lips or tongue.

There is help out there for you

When you work with Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group to learn more about your food allergies, we can offer full testing to determine what exactly your food allergies are. Even if you’re already aware of one food allergy, keep in mind that one in three people with a food allergy actually have several food allergies. Children who are allergic to a food are also as much as four times as likely to end up with allergic asthma too. This is why it’s smart to get all allergy triggers tested.

There may not be a cure or any real treatment for food allergies but that doesn’t mean we can’t help. The truth is that when we make it clear what you’re allergic to, we can help you avoid these foods. We can provide the education you need to correctly read food labels and we can provide alternative food options that ensure you get your dietary recommendations met. Call us today at 805-658-9500 to make an appointment.