Myth Information: Food Allergies
Understanding Food Allergies
5 answers about food allergies
What causes food allergies, how food allergies are treated, and three conditions related to food allergies in children.
The difference between food allergy and food intolerance
While food allergies and food intolerances can cause similar symptoms, the underlying causes are different.
Can food additives cause allergic reactions?
Allergic reactions and intolerances to food additives are uncommon, but reactions can and do occur.
Treatment & Management
What are the treatment options for food allergies?
A look at avoiding triggers, preparing for emergencies, and therapies that can help control food allergies.
Emerging treatments for food allergies
What’s available now and what may be available in the near future for treating food allergies.
Adults with Food Allergies
How food allergies can affect mental health
How to recognize when food allergies are affecting your mental health—and what to do if they are.
5 answers about adult-onset food allergies
An overview of the common food allergies in adults, why food allergies require a professional diagnosis, and more.
Changing treatment for food allergies
Questions to review with your healthcare provider when you are prescribed a new therapy for food allergies.