By: Cecilie Braadt

Overview

My Story What is a Food Allergy? The Top Food Allergens Development of a Food Allergy Signs and Symptoms Reducing Risk Testing Conclusions

Objectives

After this presentation students will be able

to:

Explain food allergy basics

Identify the signs and symptoms of a food allergy reaction

State how to reduce the risk of a reaction

My Introduction to Food Allergies Carlos (age 15) and Clint (age 18)

What is a Food Allergy?

Food allergy5-7.5% of children1-2% of adults

Food intolerance8% of children 20% of adults?

The Top 8 Allergens

Milk Eggs Soy Peanuts Tree Nuts Wheat Fish Shellfish

Development of a Food Allergy When? Avoidance Reintroduction “Likely to resolve” “Persistent” Genetics

Signs and Symptoms

Severity Skin Gastrointestinal tract Respiratory tract Anaphylaxis

Reducing the Risk

Cure Diagnosis Avoidance Education Labels Therapies OIT

Testing

Food challenge Blood test Skin tests

Skin prick testPatch test

The Skin Prick Test

Skin Patch Test

Conclusions

Food allergy basics Signs and symptoms Reducing risk Follow up

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