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According to the Food Allergy Research and Education organization, food allergies affect more than 30 million Americans, including children. Food allergy statistics in and around many metropolitan areas, including New York, show that food allergies are on the rise, with children suffering from severe manifestations of the condition more than ever before. Discover more on Food allergy testing in NY.
While a cure for food allergies remains elusive, testing plays a crucial role in providing information and understanding about specific allergies. The testing process aids in identifying the specific foods responsible for allergic reactions, a pivotal step in formulating an effective treatment plan.
Advanced Medical Health Anti Aging Aesthetic Services specializes in food allergy testing in NY, with Dr. Roya serving as an expert medical professional in this domain. Her expertise is evident in the increasing number of patient referrals she receives. Operating from four offices in the New York area, she actively promotes the concept of patient empowerment—encouraging individuals to educate themselves about the conditions that affect them. To facilitate this, she advocates reading the following overview, shedding light on food allergies and emphasizing how food allergy testing can serve as a significant initial step in mitigating adverse reactions to food, whether minor or severe.
A food allergy is an adverse bodily reaction to a food. One’s immune system overreacts to a food protein, thinking it is harmful and produces IgE, immunoglobulin antibodies. This triggers the release of histamine and other chemicals that cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, and gastrointestinal distress.
Histamines prompt a metabolic response in an attempt to usher allergens out of the body or off the surface of the skin. This release can cause an outbreak of itching, sneezing and tearing of the eyes. It’s basically an individual’s defense system attempting to combat the ingested, or skin-contacted, allergen.
The symptoms of food allergies can vary from person to person. The severity of the reaction depends on the amount of the allergen that was consumed and how sensitive the person is to the allergen.
Mild symptoms of food allergies include:
Anaphylactic shock (Anaphylaxis) is a severe, and potentially life-threatening, reaction to an allergen. It is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. Symptoms of anaphylactic shock include:
A person who experiences these symptoms of anaphylactic shock should seek emergency medical intervention immediately.
Below is a list of tests designed to check for food allergies and sensitivities. A consultation with Advanced Medical Health Anti Aging Aesthetic Services will help determine the type of testing that is most appropriate for each patient:
Food allergy tests run the gamut from simple diagnostic analysis – involving minimal patient engagement, such as the skin prick or blood tests to moderate involvement – like the elimination diet to significant participation – namely, the oral food challenge.
People who have a history of feeling unwell after eating the same food over time are ideal candidates for allergy testing. Those who may keep a food diary of their consumption are great candidates because they can bring historical evidence of past adverse reactions to an initial consultation. It’s important that anyone who suspects they may have a food allergy see a doctor.
Whenever a person has severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing or swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, or face, they should seek emergency medical treatment immediately.
Results from skin prick tests and blood tests are usually available within a few days. Results from oral food challenges can take several weeks.
There are several things people with food allergies can do to prepare for an allergic reaction:
People with food allergies should also have a plan in place in case of an emergency. This plan should include what to do if someone has a reaction and whom to call for help.
There is no cure for food allergies, but there are a couple of useful practices, or tools, that can help relieve symptoms and reduce the risk of a severe reaction. The most important thing people with food allergies can do is to avoid trigger foods – to say it plainly, they should stop eating foods that cause adverse physical responses.
However, for some people, a practical tool, like an epinephrine auto-injector (such as an EpiPen®), is useful in cases of a severe allergic reaction. Having access to or carrying/traveling with this device at all times can provide immediate relief when used properly.
There are some risks associated with food allergy testing, particularly skin prick testing and oral food challenges.
Skin prick testing can cause a mild, itchy reaction at the test site. In rare cases, a more severe reaction, such as swelling and difficulty breathing, can occur.
Oral food challenges can also cause a severe allergic reaction. For this reason, they should only be done under medical supervision.
Most insurance plans cover at least some of the costs of food allergy testing. Doctor Roya’s four New York offices (Manhattan, Long Island, Queens) accept most major medical insurance. Contact office for specific details about insurance carriers and individual policies.
Accurate food allergy testing is crucial for formulating an effective treatment plan that can enhance one's quality of life. Advanced Medical Health Anti Aging Aesthetic Services excels in the field of food allergy testing. Functioning as an allergist, Advanced Medical Health Anti Aging Aesthetic Services adopts a detective-like approach, employing strategies to uncover disruptive culprits in the form of unidentified and problematic ingested food.
With an outstanding reputation in the medical field, both nationally and internationally, the treatments provided by Advanced Medical Health Anti Aging Aesthetic Services are customized to the individuality of their patients. An initial consultation provides an opportunity to discuss symptoms, and the offices are conveniently located throughout New York, including Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island. Advanced Medical Health Anti Aging Aesthetic Services looks forward to meeting you!
No, allergy testing is not painful, but skin prick tests may cause a brief sensation of pressure or stinging when the needle punctures the skin. However, these irritations usually subside quickly. Please contact us to learn more about allergy testing.
Yes. An allergist like Doctor Roya may be able to diagnose a food allergy based on medical history and symptoms (which makes keeping a food diary or journal a useful exercise and subsequent tool). In any case, skin prick and blood tests are the most accurate diagnostics of food allergies.
