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Food Allergy

If ingestion of specific foods causes symptoms of hives, swelling, or more severe generalized symptoms, then we can check for allergy to these foods with prick skin tests. Common food allergies include peanuts, tree nuts (such as walnuts, cashews, or almonds), fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, egg, and milk. If we find significant food allergies, we can assist with recommendations regarding avoidance of those ingredients in regards to how to carefully read food labels. We can also discuss whether you would benefit form carrying an auto-injectable epinephrine pen and if so then how and when to use it.