What is Food Allergy?

Description of the disease

Food allergy is an acute reaction of the immune system to certain foods, which can cause various symptoms including skin rash, itching, swelling, breathing problems, and even anaphylactic shock.

Classification

• IgE-associated allergies
• Non-IgE-associated allergies

Symptoms

Symptoms of food allergy can range from mild to severe and include skin manifestations, breathing problems, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Causes

The cause of food allergy is an abnormal immune system reaction to specific proteins in food.

Diagnosis

Diagnostics of food allergy include allergy tests, blood tests, and provocation tests.

Treatment

Treatment includes avoidance of allergens, use of antihistamines, and, if necessary, epinephrine injections.

Prevention

Preventive measures include avoiding known allergens and being cautious when selecting food products.

Doctor

An allergist is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing food allergy.