How to prepare for an allergist appointment
Information gathering
Bring as much information to the allergist appointment as you can about the food you believe caused the reaction. What were the ingredients, how much was eaten, and what else was being eaten at the time" Your allergist will also ask about the reaction itself: What were the symptoms, how long after the food was eaten did they start, and when did they subside"
Family history
Allergies are often genetic, so your allergist will want to know whether anyone else in the family has allergies and what they are allergic to, including other issues, like hay fever.
Allergy testing
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Your guide to life after a food allergy diagnosisThe allergist will perform testing to confirm what your kid is allergic to. Unfortunately, the two most common types?skin-prick tests and blood tests?don?t give a definitive answer on their own. ?That?s why a child?s historical reaction to the food is important,? says Julia Upton, an allergist at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. She stresses that allergists should only test for foods they suspect might be a problem. That?s because the tests only show if your child creates IgE antibodies to the food, but often the body can create the antibodies even when you don?t have an allergic reaction. When a ...
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