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Living with a food allergy is a daily challenge, particularly when you head into social situations. Your options diminish and your worries increase.
Palos Verdes Medical Group's Food Allergy Center is creating solutions.
A food allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts unusually to specific foods. Many different types of foods can cause allergic reactions, however, 90% of reactions are caused by just nine types of foods: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, sesame, wheat, and soy.
Food allergy can cause a broad range of symptoms, from mild to severe. Symptoms may appear immediately, or after a delay. Common symptoms include:
The first step is an evaluation by a member of PVMG’s Allergy Team and includes a thorough history and physical. It may also include blood tests, skin tests, and a possible Oral Food Challenge. Each patient, their allergies, reactions and health history are unique, and this evaluation is essential to determine the best path towards freedom from food allergies. You may require:
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