FAQ Index

Food Allergy Physiology

• What is an allergy, anyway?
• What symptoms might indicate a food allergy?
• What are the most common food allergies?
• What's the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?
• I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. Is this an allergy?
• What is the hygiene hypothesis?

Treating Food Allergies

• Are allergy shots an effective treatment for food allergies?

Food Allergies and Children

• What should I do if I think my child might have a food allergy?
• How can I get around my child's allergy when cooking at home?
• My child's school or classroom was recently declared nut-free. Why is this necessary?
• Is it possible for my child to outgrow a food allergy?
• My family has a history of food allergies. How should I feed my new baby?

Specific Food Allergies

• Can I take Communion if I have a wheat allergy or celiac disease?
• Can people with tree nut allergies eat pumpkin, sesame, or sunflower seeds?
• I have an egg allergy. Can I get a flu shot, MMR vaccine, or other inoculations?

Living with Food Allergies

• My food allergies are a major source of stress. Is this normal? What can I do to cope?