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Managing food allergies in children & adults


Understanding Food Allergies

5 answers about food allergies
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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
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The difference between food allergy and food intolerance

While food allergies and food intolerances can cause similar symptoms, the underlying causes are different.

Treatment & Management

What are the treatment options for food allergies?
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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Can food additives cause allergic reactions?
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Can food additives cause allergic reactions?

Allergic reactions and intolerances to food additives are uncommon, but reactions can and do occur.

Changing treatment for food allergies
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Changing treatment for food allergies

Questions to review with your healthcare provider when you are prescribed a new therapy for food allergies.