Food Allergies
- Food allergies can cause immediate and severe allergic reactions or delayed reactions.
- Early introduction of allergenic solids (peanut, egg) between 4-11 months can reduce peanut allergy by 80%.
- Diet diversity can reduce food allergy.
- Diagnosis of food allergy is made with a history, allergy skin prick test, blood test Immunocap as well as oral food challenges.
- Accurate interpretation of these tests is essential as unnecessary food avoidance can lead to allergies as well as nutritional deficiencies.
- Regular testing and interpretation of your tests can help improve your quality of life as well as give you a balanced approach to avoiding your allergen.
- Avoiding the allergenic food is currently the standard of care, however if you are allergic to one food does not mean you will be allergic to the entire group.
- Understanding when and how to use your emergency treatment
- Oral immunotherapy is an option for the treatment of food allergy and currently Palforzia is the only FDA registered treatment for peanut allergy. We can assist in decision making, if this is appropriate therapy for you.
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- 65 Conrad Drive, Blairgowrie, Randburg, 2194
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+27 (0) 10 822 8630 (Office Line 2)
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