Don't just assume you have a food allergy. If you suspect one, get it confirmed. You have to make sure you really are allergic. I have seen people with nutritional problems due to avoiding foods not really allergic to. |
So it's necessary to recheck patients to see if they are still allergic. |
The most important diagnostic tool is the patient's history. Is there an association between eating the food and having symptoms? Hidden food allergy is uncommon. Most food allergies occur with a direct relationship ¨C you eat the food, then you have a reaction. It is usually a pretty obvious reaction. |