Healthy Tips of Food allergies

• The most common food allergens are the proteins in cow's milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish and tree nuts.
• An allergist is the best qualified professional to diagnose a food allergy. Testing performed by an allergist often helps determine if foods are causing your symptoms.
• Some food allergies can be outgrown.
• The best treatment is to avoid the foods that cause your reaction.

• Read food labels carefully and ask about ingredients at restaurants or when eating food prepared by another person.

Feel Better. Live Better.

An allergist/immunologist, often referred to as an allergist, is a pediatrician or internist with at least two additional years of specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of problems such as allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases and the evaluation and treatment of patients with recurrent infections, such as immunodeficiency diseases.

The right care can make the difference between suffering with an allergic disease and feeling better. By visiting the office of an allergist, you can expect an accurate diagnosis, a treatment plan that works and educational information to help you manage your disease.

Reference information: www.aaaai.org, http://www.allergy.hk/

The information aims to provide educational purpose only. Anyone reading it should consult physician before considering treatment and should not rely on the information above.