It would appear that the constant rise of food allergy sufferers may not actually be that bad. According to a WJZ.com most "allergies" have been based on just
one test, either a blood test or a skin test, when in fact a wider picture should be considered. Such tests are very
sensitive and should be compared to what the patient finds when they eat a particular food.
So the burden should be on the sufferer - they should make full notes on what they are eating and the type of
reaction they suffer. This info should then be used by the Doctor who pools all the data together to make the
correct diagnosis. It's very rare for a person to be allergic to more than two or three different foods.
Most allergies revolve around fish, shellfish, nuts, peanuts,
tree nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, and milk. Many people especially children, outgrow food allergies. About five
percent of kids have food allergies but only two percent of adults. So the Doctor needs to look at the
results over a long time period so they can see if things are evolving. There is also a distinct difference
between sensitivities to food with actual allergies. Knowing what the symptoms of
allergies are is important to distinguish between them.
[Iimage from Learn about Allergies]
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