What are food allergies, and how do they manifest in our bodies? In this excerpt from Real Health on DSTv’s Home Channel, The Allergy Clinic’s founder, dr. Marinda McDonald talks about whatâs behind food allergies and how they can be treated.
This reaction occurs because the proteins found in some fruits and vegetables are very similar to those found in pollen.
Parents need to monitor infants who suffer from cow’s milk allergy constantly. The management of this allergy in infants needs to be a long-term strategy given the risk of poor nutrition and reduced quality of life.
While allergies are most common in children, they can appear at any time and any age. Sometimes allergies disappear, only to return years later. Listen to the podcast of Relebogile Mabotja’s interview with dr McDonald to find out more about diagnosing and treating allergies.
