{"id":327,"date":"2020-01-08T18:34:58","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T00:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwhearing.fm1.dev\/allergy\/allergies\/foocl-allergy\/"},"modified":"2020-12-07T13:14:37","modified_gmt":"2020-12-07T19:14:37","slug":"food","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/allergy\/food\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Allergy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your immune system\u2019s primary goal is to keep your body healthy. In the case of food allergies, your immune system mistakes harmless food proteins as a threat and attacks. Large amounts of immunoglobulin E (IgE), an antibody, are produced. IgE causes the release of histamine and other chemicals, which can trigger the symptoms of an allergic reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Causes of Food Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While any food has the potential to cause an allergic reaction, there are eight foods that account for almost 90 percent of all food allergies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul><li>Peanuts. &nbsp;<\/li><li>Tree nuts. &nbsp;<\/li><li>Milk.<\/li><li>Eggs.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul><li>Soy.<\/li><li>Wheat. &nbsp;<\/li><li>Fish. &nbsp;<\/li><li>Shellfish.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of Food Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"961\" src=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-901804268-2-1280x961.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-901804268-2-1280x961.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-901804268-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-901804268-2-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-901804268-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms of food allergies can range from mild to life threatening. Mild symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hives.<\/li><li>Itchy mouth. &nbsp;<\/li><li>Nausea or vomiting.<\/li><li>Stomach pain.<\/li><li>Sneezing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Severe symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Swelling of the lips, tongue and\/or throat.<\/li><li>Shortness of breath.<\/li><li>Turning blue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Any one of these severe symptoms or a combination of mild symptoms can be the sign of a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis. In the event of this reaction, epinephrine should be administered and the patient should be taken to the hospital immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mild reactions can be treated with antihistamines, such as Benadryl or Zyrtec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are drugs available to treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction, the only way to prevent one is through strict avoidance of the problematic foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Are Food Allergies Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food allergies can be diagnosed through a blood test. A blood test is used to measure the amount of allergen-specific IgE antibodies present in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If blood testing is negative, an oral food challenge can also be performed in order to rule out a food allergy. This test takes place in the clinic where you will be under constant medical supervision. This ensures if you experience an allergic reaction it can be treated immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The food in question is ingested in small amounts and the challenge is stopped at the first sign of a reaction. After a few hours, if no reaction occurs, you are not allergic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call Midwest Allergy &amp; Asthma at <a href=\"tel:+16517020750\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(651) 702-0750<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your immune system\u2019s primary goal is to keep your body healthy. In the case of food allergies, your immune system mistakes harmless food proteins as a threat and attacks. Large amounts of immunoglobulin E (IgE), an antibody, are produced. 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