by Dr. Tsai | Nov 20, 2020 | Food Allergy
Egg allergies are one of the most common food allergies found in infants and children. In general, reactions are not as severe as those from peanut, nut, shellfish, or fish allegeries, though severe reactions can occur. Most children outgrow egg allergies before five...
by Dr. Tsai | Nov 20, 2020 | Food Allergy
Raven, a 28-year old long distance runner, had a lengthy history of increased sneezing with a runny nose in the fall. After undergoing skin tests, her doctor diagnosed a ragweed allergy. She followed her doctor’s advice and began her daily run in the early morning....
by Dr. Tsai | Nov 20, 2020 | Food Allergy
According to a nationwide survey, nearly 7 million Americans, about 2.3% of the U.S. population, has a seafood allergy. Shellfish allergy constitutes 1-50 people, while 1-250 have a fish allergy. Seafood allergy usually develops in late childhood and adulthood and is...
by Dr. Tsai | Nov 20, 2020 | Food Allergy
Wheat is a grain used to make a wide variety of foods. Wheat allergy is one the most common food allergies in children, but may affect adult as well. People with wheat allergy have IgE (allergic antibody) response to proteins (albumin, globulin, gluten) in...
by Dr. Tsai | Nov 20, 2020 | Food Allergy
Nancy, a 45 –year-old park ranger, developed generalized hives, dizziness and difficulty breathing 4 hours after she ate a beef steak. She recalled being bitten by ticks frequently since she works at the national park. While 90% of food allergy is from peanut, tree...
